Last month, Xiaomi launched the Smart Band 10 as the successor to the Smart Band 9. If the last few iterations of its fitness tracker is anything to go by, it seems like the brand is focused on refining what is there rather than making any drastic changes. The Smart Band 10 features a few […] The post Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Lightning Review: Fashion Is The Function appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 38 min )

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✍️ Inspired by Gayle Laakmann McDowell (Cracking the Coding Interview) 💡 Backed by BJ Fogg’s Tiny Habits Method Many people quit solving LeetCode or CTCI problems after 1–3 weeks. Why? Because the problems are hard, the learning curve is steep, and there are just too many to go through. But what if the solution isn’t grinding harder — it’s starting smaller? That’s exactly what I discovered by combining two powerful ideas: Gayle McDowell’s strategy: Brute-force first, then optimize BJ Fogg’s Tiny Habits method: Build momentum with small wins Here’s the simple system I followed that helped me stay consistent, get faster, and actually enjoy the process. 👣 Solve 1 problem every 1–3 days Take your time. Understand brute force deeply. Build the habit, not speed. Once you complete 15 proble…  ( 4 min )

Algolia MCP Server Challenge Submission Whispers - A Contextual Voice Memory System What I Built Whispers is a voice-first journaling application that transforms spoken thoughts into searchable, contextual memories. Users speak naturally into their microphone, and the system captures, processes, and indexes their reflections with semantic understanding. The core innovation is using Algolia MCP Server to power intelligent search that goes beyond keyword matching—it understands context, emotional states, and temporal patterns in your personal narrative. This isn't just a search engine for text. It's a second brain that remembers not just what you said, but when you said it, how you felt, and what patterns emerge across your thoughts over time. 🎥 Video Demo: https://…  ( 6 min )

This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge Whispers is a voice-first journaling application powered by AssemblyAI's universal-streaming API. It enables users to speak their thoughts in real-time, intelligently formatting their words into reflective, readable journal entries. The app serves as a personal wellness companion—part therapist, part mirror, part coach—helping users capture their daily reflections through natural speech. This project falls under the Real-Time Performance category, demonstrating advanced real-time audio processing with sub-300ms latency for live transcription display. The application showcases how AssemblyAI's universal-streaming technology can create seamless, responsive voice experiences that feel natural and immediate. 🎥 Video Demo: https://…  ( 6 min )

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Introduction Microsoft Visual Studio comes with many standard project templates, which leave developers to configure various aspects of a new project. Learn how to create custom project templates that provide starter code like preloaded NuGet packages, code to set up logging, defined settings for configuration files, and more. Rather than repeat all of Microsoft's documentation, see the following. Create custom project and item templates Create multi-project templates Preparation Before jumping in, have a plan and be consistent across projects. If the plan is to work across various project types, configuration files should have the same structure for connection strings, regardless of how connections might be accessed. Use the same format when implementing logging that writ…  ( 5 min )

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Image by leo zeng from Pixabay Hi all, Today, I will share on how I make use of AI to better prepare for a project. Given the flexibility nature of a software development project, having an update documentation for a developer is a must. In the age of AI, LLM , machine learning and agentic AI , it is a waste of resources if we did not leverage on AI or in this particular scenario LLM to speed up tedious documentation process. Generally, this is my personal approach that I wanted to use: Due to space constraints, I will focus on documentation parts only. I gather required information for the project. All relevant information is then fed to any LLM to generate documentations. I used Claude and Grok to generate documentations. Sometimes I chained the LLM output and inter-interrogate the …  ( 4 min )

Day 1 — Getting Started with TensorFlow in Python https://medium.com/@achinikechigozie22/by-achinike-chigozie-ed4be8b43812 💬 If you’re learning TensorFlow too — what helped you most in the beginning? Drop your favorite resource or tip below ⬇️ Day1 #TensorFlowSeries #MachineLearning #TensorFlow #Python #DeepLearning #AI #ZTM #100DaysOfCode  ( 3 min )

Title: Sarepta Therapeutics' Stock Takes a Hit as FDA Pressure Halts Shipments of Gene Therapy Introduction: Sarepta Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing gene therapies for rare genetic diseases, has seen its stock price slip further in premarket trading on Tuesday. The company has announced that it will comply with a request from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to halt shipments of its gene therapy, Zolgensma, which is used to treat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). FDA Pressure: The FDA has been putting pressure on Sarepta Therapeutics to halt shipments of Zolgensma due to concerns over the drug's safety and efficacy. The agency has been conducting a review of the drug's labeling and safety data, and has raised concerns about the potential for adverse rea…  ( 4 min )

Welcome to another edition of Weekly Tech Discoveries, where we dive deep into the most innovative tools reshaping the technology landscape. This week's lineup features groundbreaking solutions that are solving real problems for developers, HR professionals, and remote teams worldwide. Trae: The AI Revolution in Code Development Trae isn't just another IDE—it's a glimpse into the future of software development. This intelligent development environment represents a paradigm shift where artificial intelligence becomes your coding partner rather than just a tool. What makes Trae extraordinary is its contextual understanding. Unlike traditional IDEs that offer basic autocomplete, Trae analyzes your entire project architecture to provide meaningful suggestions. It understands not just syntax…  ( 5 min )

When you start working with Python, one of the first recommendations you’ll hear is to use a “virtual environment.” But what exactly is a Python virtual environment, and how does it work under the hood? Python projects often rely on third-party libraries. If you install packages globally, different projects can end up fighting over package versions. This is called “dependency hell.” For example, Project A might require requests==2.25, while Project B needs requests==2.31. Installing both globally can cause conflicts and break your projects. A virtual environment is an isolated workspace for your Python project. It lets you install packages locally, so each project can have its own dependencies, regardless of what’s installed elsewhere on your system. When you create a virtual environment (…  ( 5 min )

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This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, CSS Art: Office Culture. My css art was built around a typical work day, just a pictoral representation of a day doing work. I went through the css prompt for the hackathon and brainstormed on what I could build to showcase this. The code is available: https://github.com/Cruxcodes/CSS-Office-Art Live View: https://office-css-art.netlify.app/ It was a brain teasing journey. I had to zoom in and zoom out constantly to make sure each border was round enough or to discern if the div had to be closer or not. Linear gradient: Depending on your skill with css, you already know how linear-gradient works with css. When i was trying to build the boxes I found it redundant to use two divs and didn't want to go through…  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space Office Coolors is a creative intranet designed for illustrators, visual artists, and anyone who prefers a more visual and interactive approach to organizing tasks. The main idea is to turn task completion into a visually rewarding process: each completed task unlocks a color that can be used to paint parts of an interactive SVG drawing. It’s like a digital artistic workspace where motivation grows as your progress brings color to your creations. Choose a themed workspace: Nature, Office, Beach, or Trailer Visual tasks unlock exclusive colors Interactive SVG painting with visual feedback (color explosion effect) Dark mode with persistent storage Bounce animations and custom sound e…  ( 4 min )

Hello dev community! 👋 Where it all began My passion for technology started out of pure curiosity. Growing up, I was always fascinated by computers. But it wasn’t until university that I realized software development could be more than just a skill — it could be a powerful tool to change lives. Starting with mine. My first "Hello, World!" Like many others, I started with HTML and CSS. But things really took off when I discovered Laravel and React Native. These two frameworks became the foundation of my career, allowing me to build full web and mobile applications with real impact. Over time, I evolved into a fullstack developer — capable of designing, building, and delivering complete solutions, from scratch to production. Real problems, digital solutions One of the things I’m most proud of is using code to solve real problems in my community. Whether it's a logistics tracking system, a disaster alert app that sends SMS to citizens, or a price comparison platform for everyday products — my mission is simple: Beyond the code For me, development is more than just writing code. It's about understanding people, solving problems, and creating meaningful experiences. That’s why I’ve also been exploring design, user experience, technical leadership, and even entrepreneurship. What’s next? I’m always open to new challenges and collaborations. I'm especially passionate about building social impact digital products, contributing to the tech community, and strengthening the developer ecosystem in Mozambique and across Africa. Thanks for reading this far! 🚀 “Code is poetry. And every poem has a story behind it.”  ( 4 min )

Olá, comunidade dev! 👋 Sou Arnaldo Tomo, desenvolvedor fullstack de Moçambique 🇲🇿, e hoje decidi compartilhar um pouco da minha trajetória com vocês. Sempre acreditei que cada linha de código escrita carrega um pedaço da nossa história — e essa é a minha. Onde tudo começou Minha jornada na tecnologia começou por curiosidade. Cresci fascinado por computadores, mas foi só mais tarde, durante a universidade, que percebi que desenvolver software poderia ser mais do que uma habilidade — poderia ser uma carreira capaz de mudar vidas. A minha, inclusive. Primeiro "Hello, World!" Comecei com HTML e CSS, como muitos de nós. Mas foi com Laravel e React Native que me encontrei. Essas duas tecnologias me deram a base sólida que tenho hoje para construir aplicações web e mobile que impactam diretame…  ( 4 min )

Relay is a GraphQL client built by Meta, designed for large-scale, high-performance apps. Unlike more flexible alternatives like Apollo, Relay enforces stricter rules for how you write queries and manage your local store — which means fewer hidden bugs, but a steeper learning curve. One of Relay’s biggest selling points is its battle-tested, “black-box” implementation of bidirectional pagination. If you’ve ever used it, you’ve probably wondered: What actually happens behind the scenes? How does Relay merge pages when you scroll up and down at the same time? Bidirectional pagination is powerful — but it can feel like magic. Let’s break it down. Before we get into the bi in bidirectional, let’s start with the basics. When you’re dealing with huge lists — like your Twitter/X feed or a WhatsA…  ( 11 min )

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space For this challenge, I built the InnovateCorp Portal. It’s a modern and friendly intranet designed to be a one-stop shop for employees. My goal was to make more than just a page of links; I wanted to create a helpful and interactive space that makes work easier and brings people together. The portal has a clean, card-based layout that’s easy to read. Key features include: A Personalized Welcome: The page greets you by name and gives you a quick update on your day. Quick Action Buttons: These let you easily do common tasks like starting a new project or scheduling a meeting. A Dashboard of Handy Widgets: 1.Upcoming Events: See your meetings and company events for the week. 2.Team Spo…  ( 4 min )

🚀 I Built a Library That Auto-Generates TypeScript Types from Laravel Models Hey dev community! 👋 I'm Arnaldo Tomo, a developer from Mozambique 🇲🇿, and I want to share with you a library I built to solve a problem that had been bugging me for ages in full-stack development. Like many of you, I frequently work with Laravel on the backend and React/Vue on the frontend. And I kept running into the same annoying situation: I'd create a model in Laravel I'd need to manually recreate the corresponding TypeScript interface Every time the model changed, I had to remember to update the TypeScript I'd inevitably forget, causing bugs in production I kept thinking: "There has to be a better way to do this!" After yet another afternoon lost debugging an error caused by outdated types, I decided: …  ( 6 min )

This is a submission for the World's Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: After the Hack. It started with a simple idea — “I need a recipe app that doesn’t live in 47 open tabs and random notes.” Now, here I am post-hackathon with something way bigger than I imagined. I’ve got two exciting (and slightly chaotic) plans for MyMealMind: The All-In Service Plan Continue evolving MyMealMind into a full-blown platform. Add more community features, pro perks, gamification, and SEO-ready tools. Turn it into a go-to hub for food lovers, chefs, and kitchen pros. The Open Source Template Plan Polish the code and docs. Launch MyMealMind as a reusable template for anyone who wants to build their own recipe-powered platform. Think of it as a digital starter pack for food-tech projects. And who knows — maybe I’ll end up doing both. (Because sleep is overrated, right?) Building fast doesn’t mean skipping quality — just means you lean on the right tools (Bolt, you legend). Supabase + RevenueCat = chef’s kiss for scaling with auth, payments, and gated content. Design + Dev = magic when you stop fighting with yourself over button colors at 2 AM. Sharpened my frontend skills Got hands-on with Stripe + RevenueCat integration logic Built real features that scale (and didn’t crash... much) Joined the world’s coolest dev challenge (shoutout Bolt.new!) The hackathon might be over, but I’m just getting started. Whether MyMealMind becomes a viral app, a dev boilerplate, or both — I’m excited. And hungry.  ( 4 min )

Hi folks, I recently invented and open-sourced a new data structure called the Conjoined Tree. It’s designed for multi-dimensional data modeling—think pivot tables, OLAP cubes, or feature stores—where operations like sorting, filtering, or inserting can be done along any axis, without needing to shift the whole structure. Instead of one root like a traditional tree, it has two or more root nodes (like rows and columns), and all share the same leaf nodes. It scales up to N dimensions and supports sparse data naturally. 🔗 GitHub: https://github.com/esuryadi/conjoined-tree 📝 Article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/tree-two-roots-new-data-structure-multi-dimensional-thinking-suryadi-czycc 📚 Spec: https://edsuryadi.atlassian.net/wiki/external/NzM1Mjk1NDUwOWU4NGIwZDg5MGQxYWMzMTdhN2M4YWM Would love feedback or collaboration ideas. Feel free to contribute or build something with it!  ( 3 min )

Yesterday, I asked GPT-4 to help me write a work email to a colleague. The response was technically perfect: clean grammar, polished structure, polite tone. But something felt off. It lacked the subtle understanding of our working relationship—the accumulated history, unspoken dynamics, and tone adjustments I’ve learned over time. It felt sterile. Here’s the fundamental problem: Current LLMs operate in isolation. Each conversation exists in a vacuum. They don’t remember yesterday’s context, adapt to our evolving needs, or grow with us over time. This isn’t a technical limitation — it’s an architectural decision. And it’s the wrong one. Human intelligence builds on context. You don’t reintroduce yourself to a friend every time you meet. Context-aware AI should work the same way. Traditional…  ( 5 min )

Introdução Desde a Grécia Antiga, filósofos têm buscado reduzir a complexidade natural a princípios simples. Demócrito (c. 460–370 a.C.), por exemplo, foi um pioneiro do materialismo filosófico e tentou explicar o cosmos sem recorrer a mitos. Segundo sua visão, toda a matéria é composta por partículas mínimas e indivisíveis chamadas átomos, que se movem e se rearranjam no vazio. Para ele, diferenças entre substâncias (como a diferença entre terra e água) dependiam apenas do formato e da disposição desses átomos. Embora nossa ciência moderna descreva a matéria com mais detalhes, a essência dessa ideia, que sistemas complexos surgem da combinação de partes simples, permanece influente. Em paralelo, a computação lida com sistemas complexos que precisam ser construídos a partir de componente…  ( 10 min )

I spent ~30 minutes wondering why my dev containers weren’t seeing the Docker engine running. I was about to reinstall everything when I realized I had installed VS Code via Flatpak. As we all know, Flatpak apps run in a sandbox, so vscode has no access to /var/run/docker.sock by default Solution: Takeaway: Before debugging like crazy, double-check how your app is installed — sandboxed formats like Flatpak can break common development workflows.  ( 3 min )

This is a submission for the World's Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: Beyond the Code. When I joined the World's Largest Hackathon, I was thinking: “Cool, I’ll build a little recipe app.” What actually happened? I ended up pulling late-night coding marathons, becoming best friends with Bolt (my AI copilot), and discovering an amazing global community of builders just like me. Bolt.new, my 24/7 coding buddy — From tricky logic to naming variables like “authTokenThatActuallyWorksThisTime”, Bolt had my back. No judgment. Just solutions. @addyosmani , you're a legend — Your tweet pulled me into this whole wild ride. I owe you coffee. IRL MVPs — My friends cheered me on like I was in the finals of Iron Chef... except I was cooking up JSX and Tailwind classes. Devpost + Discord = 💯 vibes — Every announcement felt like a hype squad cheering me on. Even when I broke the build. Again. "Wait, I just built that?!" moments — Integrating RevenueCat + Supabase + Netlify with edge functions, subscriptions, gated logic… me one month ago wouldn’t believe it. This hackathon gave me way more than an app. It gave me confidence, growth, and a weird obsession with improving UX. I shipped something real. I met cool people. And I proved to myself that I could do hard things—with a side of fun and caffeine. Catch you at the next one 🚀 — Dmitriy Check out MyMealMind on Devpost  ( 3 min )

Your Ethical Blueprint for Unshakeable Rankings Who wins in SEO long-term? White-Hat SEO is not just a technique—it’s a business mindset. In 2025, when AI-generated spam and manipulative tactics risk devastating penalties, sustainable SEO is your competitive edge. This guide—by Kashif Mukhtar, a trusted SEO strategist with 550+ global clients—breaks down everything beginners and professionals must know to win ethically in today’s SERPs. 🎯 Who It’s For: White-Hat SEO is not about tricks. It’s about value, quality, and playing the long game. White-Hat SEO is the ethical optimization of web content, technical elements, and backlinks in strict alignment with Google’s Webmaster Guidelines. It prioritizes: User intent Trust signals Experience + Expertise It rejects: PBNs Cloaking Spammy AI-gene…  ( 5 min )

Most developers approach AI coding tools like magic wands, throwing vague instructions at them and hoping for optimal results. However, developers who consistently achieve excellent outcomes from AI follow a structured methodology. Providing unclear instructions like "Hey Claude, can you make this payment flow better?" Accepting whatever the AI suggests without proper context Iterating through random solutions until something appears to work Fighting the AI when it fails to understand your architecture This pattern doesn’t scale. It increases PR churn, breaks layered ownership and confuses reviewers. Structured AI Development on the other hand follows the Plan, Context, Execute, Review pattern Lets walkthrough the 4 step process mentioned above with a refactoring example: “Refactor Payment…  ( 5 min )

This is a submission for the World's Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: Building with Bolt. MyMealMind is a full-stack web platform where users can: Save and organize their recipes (privately or publicly) Explore the most loved meals from the community Create their own digital cookbook Upgrade to a Pro plan to unlock unlimited publishing, chef profile, and more Live Site: https://mymealmind.online Devpost: https://devpost.com/software/my-meal-mind-online I built this solo to solve a real-life need — I was tired of losing recipes in screenshots, tabs, and notes. I wanted something beautiful, scalable, and practical — so I built it. Frontend: React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS Database & Auth: Supabase (PostgreSQL, RLS, Storage) Payments: RevenueCat + Stripe Hosting: Netlify (linked…  ( 5 min )

What I Built DevTech AI Hub is a next-generation developer platform that fuses AI, collaboration, and beautiful design. Built for the Algolia MCP Server Challenge, it empowers developers to network, build, and discover through smart search, community features, and over 15 Gemini-powered AI tools. 🔍 AI-powered Developer Networking ⚡ Profile & Project Discovery ✨ Animated & Responsive UI (glassmorphism, gradients, dark/light mode, micro-interactions) 🎨 Dynamic Sections: Home, Developers, Projects, Community, AI Tools, Analytics, Tutorials, etc. 🤖 15+ Gemini AI Tools (Q&A, code explain, project ideation, resume builder, AI image gen, bug detection, collab chat, more) 🖼️ Unique background visuals & per-section videos 🔗 Clickable Navbar & Footer with vibrant, large icons for all personal/owner links ♿ Full Accessibility 🔐 Secure API integration (env vars, never exposed) 🌐 SEO-Optimized: Meta, favicon, social OG Production Site Tech Stack: React 18, TypeScript, Vite, TailwindCSS, Framer Motion, Chart.js/Recharts, Algolia MCP, Gemini, Supabase, Lucide Security: All keys via .env, never exposed; backend proxy for AI/Imagen Modern Routing: React Router for seamless nav Animated backgrounds/video (Lottie, SVG, custom) Accessibility & SEO: WCAG, ARIA, OG meta, favicon, dark/light Gemini 2.5 Pro (all 15+ tools securely, never exposed keys) Imagen 4 (image analysis, downloadable PNG/JPEG) Algolia MCP (contextual semantic search) Supabase (real-time data, auth) [ ] Real-time collab & chat [ ] Plugin/extension API [ ] Marketplace & enterprise features [ ] Mobile app [ ] Advanced analytics/visualizations Google Gemini AI Algolia Supabase Tailwind CSS Framer Motion Lucide Pexels ⭐ Star this if you found it helpful!  ( 3 min )

This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge 🌟 LIVE DEPLOYMENT: **https://vercel.com/sreeganeshs-projects/medical-voice-agent-demo ** Git ** : **SreeJagatab 🏆Participant of AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge An enterprise-grade AI-powered medical assistant with advanced voice capabilities using AssemblyAI Universal-Streaming and LiveKit. This system provides real-time, accurate medical information through natural voice conversations with ultra-low 300ms latency. 🚀 Quick Start 🏗️ Architecture Overview 🎯 Features 🔧 API Documentation 🔐 API Keys Setup 🖥️ Development 🧪 Testing 📊 Monitoring & Analytics 🚀 Deployment 🛡️ Safety & Compliance 📈 Performance 🤝 Contributing 📝 License The system has been consolidated into two main components: Backend: medical_backend.py - …  ( 35 min )

Hi fellow devs! 👋 We're excited to share our latest coding experiment and what turned out to be a surprisingly fun tool: a browser-based hue animation generator. https://gbti.network/products/js-animate-hue/ You know that moment when you're adjusting the hue slider in your favorite image editor and watching your image cycle through the entire color spectrum - from electric blues, vibrant magentas, and sunset oranges? Haven't you thought at some point, "This transition would make an incredible animation"? We decided to scratch that itch and build exactly that: a JavaScript tool that transforms any image into a mesmerizing color-shifting animation. The tool takes any image you upload and creates smooth animations by cycling through hue transformations. But it goes beyond just basic hue shi…  ( 4 min )

Introduction In today’s cloud-driven world, securing file transfers is critical for organizations working with sensitive data. Azure provides a powerful way to isolate traffic, enforce access policies, and maintain secure communication between resources. One common use case is setting up a subnet specifically for SFTP traffic and locking it down with a Network Security Group (NSG) that controls which ports and protocols are allowed. In this hands-on lab, you’ll simulate a real-world scenario where a finance department needs a dedicated subnet for SFTP file transfers. You’ll create a subnet on an existing Virtual Network (vNet), deploy a custom Network Security Group, and restrict traffic to port 22 for secure FTP. This project strengthens your practical understanding of Azure networking …  ( 5 min )

🧠 Real-Time Voice Assistant with AssemblyAI This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge This project is a real-time voice assistant designed for the Real-Time Voice Performance category of the AssemblyAI Challenge. It listens continuously and reacts instantly to spoken commands like: 🕒 “Dime la hora” 💡 “Enciende la luz” 🔕 “Apaga la luz” 🚨 “Activa la alarma” With latency under 100 ms, it demonstrates fast and natural voice interaction. Perfect for use cases like smart homes or accessibility tools. Here's a short demo showing how the voice assistant works in real time: 📎 Watch the video on Google Drive 🗂️ GitHub – Calcedo87/AI-Voice-Agent The assistant uses a modular architecture based on the following components: 🎙️ Audio Input: MicrophoneStream captures real-time audio. 🧠 Command Matching: handle_command() detects commands using fuzzy matching. 🗣️ Text-to-Speech: Uses pyttsx3 for voice responses. 🔌 AssemblyAI Integration: Real-time transcription via WebSocket streaming API. python API_ENDPOINT = f"wss://streaming.assemblyai.com/v3/ws?{urlencode(CONNECTION_PARAMS)}" ws_app = websocket.WebSocketApp( API_ENDPOINT, header={"Authorization": MY_API_KEY}, on_open=on_open, on_message=on_message, on_error=on_error, on_close=on_close, ) --- 👤 Built by [@Calcedo87](https://github.com/Calcedo87) Thanks for checking out my project!  ( 3 min )

Alright, here's a disclaimer... By the end of this article, you'll probably be in love with FastAPI. Now, this isn't sponsored (actually, I wish it were), but I wrote this because I recently used FastAPI for a project and loved every bit of it. I also found out that there weren't many engaging resources available for FastAPI. They say project-based learning is the best. So for this article, we'll do something fun while still learning about APIs. I'm a LinkedIn fan, but most bios sound corporate and sometimes like lies. "Passionate and results-oriented professional leveraging synergies in cross-functional teams…" So, what if we built an API that turns your name, role, and tech stack into something funny, and maybe a little savage? Welcome to RoastBio, a FastAPI-powered project that helps u…  ( 8 min )

Over the last few months I've been working on a new programming language called Dassie that compiles to .NET CIL. It started as a project to learn about compiler development, but it's slowly been taking shape and getting more features. It's still very early in development and doesn't have a whole lot of features yet, but you can already do some basic stuff with it. The compiler is located here, documentation and code examples can be found here. Here is "Hello World" in Dassie: println "Hello World!" This uses the built-in function println, but since Dassie is .NET-based, you can also use the Console class: import System Console.WriteLine "Hello World!" Assuming you have installed the Dassie compiler and the above code is contained in a file called hello.ds, it can be compiled using the …  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space Remember those clunky office intranets from the early 2000s? The ones that looked like they were designed by someone who thought "user experience" was a type of office furniture? Well, I decided to build the complete opposite. Meet Lumino - an office intranet that actually makes you want to check your company dashboard. I'm talking about a fully customizable workspace with drag-and-drop widgets, real-time search across everything, and enough features to make your head spin (in a good way). Here's the kicker: I built this entire thing with just React, Tailwind CSS, and shadcn/ui. No complex backend, no enterprise frameworks, no selling your soul to corporate software vendors. Just m…  ( 6 min )

In the Go programming language, there's a special usage that may confuse many people — the empty struct struct{}. In this article, I’ll provide a detailed explanation of Go's empty struct. Ready? Grab your favorite drink or tea, and let’s dive in. A struct that contains no fields is called an empty struct. It can be defined in the following two ways: Anonymous empty struct var e struct{} Named empty struct type EmptyStruct struct{} var e EmptyStruct Empty structs have the following main characteristics: Zero memory allocation Same address Stateless Empty structs do not occupy any memory space. This makes them very useful for memory optimization. Let’s look at an example to verify whether they really occupy zero memory: package main import ( "fmt" "unsafe" ) func main() { …  ( 6 min )

In today’s data-driven world, the ability to extract, analyze, and interpret data has become a critical skill across industries. Whether you're in finance, healthcare, marketing, or tech, understanding how to work with data is no longer optional—it's essential. One of the most powerful and accessible tools for data analysis is SQL (Structured Query Language). If you're new to SQL and wondering how it fits into data analysis, this guide is for you. SQL is a programming language used to manage and manipulate relational databases. It allows you to access and work with data stored in tables, making it ideal for querying large datasets efficiently. SQL is the backbone of many popular database systems, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and SQLite. Why Use SQL for Data Analysis? …  ( 4 min )

Uncovering Family History with Cloudinary’s Image Transformations, Goose, and MCP Servers Jen Looper for Cloudinary ・ Jul 24 #codenewbie #mcp #programming #ai  ( 3 min )

Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized hiring processes, with companies using AI systems to filter through hundreds of résumés more efficiently than traditional methods. However, this advancement brings a critical concern: AI hiring bias, which affects how companies screen applicants and has far-reaching consequences for workplace diversity and equality. Despite common assumptions, AI systems are not truly neutral or objective. These technologies are influenced by several factors: The data used to train them The perspectives and assumptions of their developers Historical information incorporated during development Because of these influences, AI can reflect and even amplify existing societal biases, leading to systematic discrimination against certain racial groups, genders, or social…  ( 5 min )

Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized hiring processes, with companies using AI systems to filter through hundreds of résumés more efficiently than traditional methods. However, this advancement brings a critical concern: AI hiring bias, which affects how companies screen applicants and has far-reaching consequences for workplace diversity and equality. Despite common assumptions, AI systems are not truly neutral or objective. These technologies are influenced by several factors: The data used to train them The perspectives and assumptions of their developers Historical information incorporated during development Because of these influences, AI can reflect and even amplify existing societal biases, leading to systematic discrimination against certain racial groups, genders, or social…  ( 5 min )

After 18+ years in engineering, from COM and MFC to SwiftUI and CoreML, I’ve learned that deep technical foundations don’t expire—they evolve. Here’s how I transitioned from legacy code to AI-powered mobile apps, and why I believe now is the most exciting time to be a developer. I started my journey writing C++ in Visual Studio, debugging MFC windows, and working with ATL COM and DirectShow. Back then, performance and memory efficiency weren’t just best practices—they were survival skills. Those same skills now guide how I build modern apps with machine learning. Whether I’m optimizing a CoreML model on iOS or embedding TensorFlow Lite on Android, I fall back on the same principles: minimize latency, handle edge cases, and test like it’s production. Over the years, I’ve built and shipped a…  ( 4 min )

“If your NFT reveals everything to everyone, you’re not tokenizing real-world assets, you’re creating digital billboards In today’s NFT world, all metadata and ownership history live in plain sight. That openness works for profile pictures and art drops, but it kills adoption for high-value use cases- property deeds, medical records, or patent licenses, where privacy is non-negotiable. Standard NFTs expose every detail: Metadata leaks asset specifics (location, valuation, personal data). Permanent history binds sensitive information to a public ledger forever. Crawlers and bots can index and exploit this data, undermining confidentiality. For tokenizing a house deed or a patient’s medical summary, you need privacy at the protocol level, not just an off-chain access control list. Privac…  ( 4 min )

Modern applications thrive on fast and efficient communication. While JSON has long been the go-to format for data exchange, many large-scale tech companies are now rethinking their choice. One such example is Atlassian, which made a strategic shift from JSON to Protocol Buffers (Protobuf) to optimize performance and reduce payload sizes across services. Their motivation? Faster API responses, smaller data transfers, and better compatibility for growing systems. In this blog, we’ll break down what JSON and Protobuf are, compare their strengths and weaknesses, and walk you through how to use Protobuf in a Node.js project. If you're wondering whether it's time for your project to evolve beyond JSON, this guide is for you. JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight, human-readable dat…  ( 5 min )

Vox A2: From Brazilian Concrete Poetry to Digital Communication Platform Building the Future of Multisensory Expression An innovative micro-startup exploring the intersection of art, technology, and communication, based on Brazilian Concrete Poetry principles. Our Mission: Empower individuals and companies to create innovative multisensory communication by integrating word, sound, and image. Our Vision: To be the leading platform in democratizing verbivocovisual expression in the digital environment. Brazilian Concrete Poetry emerged in the 1950s with the Noigandres group, formed by Augusto de Campos, Haroldo de Campos, and Décio Pignatari. This revolutionary movement proposed a break from traditional linear poetry structure. The term "verbivocovisual" condenses Ezra Pound's t…  ( 6 min )

I’m curious how teams are adapting AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot or Cody in daily workflows. Code quality and architecture drifting Security risks from AI-added dependencies Misaligned features vs. Jira tickets Difficult code reviews from AI output How are you managing these as a team? Do you review AI code differently? Do you have process checks in place? Would love to hear your experience.  ( 3 min )

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Many developers face the dilemma of balancing coding efficiency with project demands. I used to believe that only traditional coding could deliver scalable, reliable solutions. But over time, I realized no-code platforms offered compelling advantages that are hard to ignore. This article shares why I chose no-code development, how it enhances my workflow, and practical insights on integrating it into my projects. If you're skeptical or curious about adding no-code to your toolkit, stick around. I’ll walk you through my reasoning, real-world applications, and actionable tips to get started. What Is No-Code Development? No-code development involves building applications without writing traditional code. Instead, you use visual interfaces like drag-and-drop builders, pre-built templates, and …  ( 5 min )

Servus and hello to Day 21 of building my own CRM. Today I spent most of the day working at my regular job — not much time or energy left after that. But instead of skipping it entirely, I at least checked in on the project and made some tiny progress. Even small steps matter when you're doing something consistently. To stay in a good rhythm and clear my mind, I’ll be ending the day with some reading. Sometimes rest and input are just as important as output. Not every day will be a breakthrough — but every day can still count. See you tomorrow ✌️ Jonathan (0xj0n1)  ( 3 min )

Let's start with part two and the final part of mission 8. This portion concentrates on the last-minute things that need to be done the night of the interview. Code Newbie reviews everything participants need to do on the day of the interview including everything that needs to be done post-interview. You did a lot of prep during part one, but this prep is going to be less about preparing your answers to future interview questions. Today's prep is about making sure all the materials you need are ready to go and having a plan ready for your interview. A lot of the advice Code Newbie gives in this section might sound repetive of the advice they gave about informational interviews. If you want to revisit those tips, head back to this mission to reread these tips. Mission 5 Part One Meet for C…  ( 12 min )

This is a submission for the Frontend Challenge: Office Edition OfficeTeamBoard is a modern, collaborative Kanban board designed specifically for remote teams. It combines intuitive task management with real-time collaboration features, offering priority-based sorting, customizable workflows, and a mobile-first responsive design. Smart Priority System: Color-coded priority levels with automatic sorting Real-time Collaboration: Live comments and task updates with WebSocket integration Customizable Columns: Drag-and-drop column reordering and custom status creation Advanced Search & Filtering: Full-text search with regex support and multi-criteria filters Accessibility First: Full keyboard navigation and screen reader support Offline Capability: Local storage persistence with sync recovery T…  ( 16 min )

*This is a submission for the Algolia MCP Server Challenge I created RecipeGenie, an intelligent recipe discovery platform that leverages Algolia's MCP Server to provide lightning-fast, context-aware recipe searches with AI-powered recommendations. The platform goes beyond simple keyword matching to understand cooking preferences, dietary restrictions, and ingredient availability. 🔗 Live Demo: https://recipe-genie-algolia-demo.vercel.app 📹 Demo Video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ 📂 GitHub Repository: https://github.com/username/recipe-genie-algolia 🔍 Smart Search with Algolia MCP Instant recipe search with typo tolerance Advanced filtering by cuisine, diet, cooking time, and difficulty Faceted search with real-time result updates Voice search integration for hands-free cooki…  ( 7 min )

Hey Dev Community 👋 Working with CSV files is a daily thing — but sometimes you just want a quick glance at the data without importing it into Excel, VS Code, or a heavy IDE. That's why I want to share a clean little web tool I’ve been using (and contributing to): 👉 CSV to Table Viewer – TrixaHub Paste any raw CSV content — and boom 💥 — you get an instant, scrollable, searchable HTML table. 🧰 Features: ✅ Paste or upload your CSV file directly Whether you're doing: Quick data debugging Previewing exported reports Testing outputs from APIs Scrubbing spreadsheets before import …it just works. 🔧 Under the Hood This tool uses: JavaScript to parse and render data A touch of Tailwind CSS for styling Clean client-side execution (no backend required) 💡 Why It’s Handy: CSV tools are everywhere, but most are cluttered with ads or try to get you to download shady EXEs. This one respects your time (and privacy). It’s lightweight and designed for devs who just want to see the data. Try it here: 🔗https://trixahub.com/csv-to-table-viewer/  ( 3 min )

This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge I built VoiceFlow Pro, an advanced AI-powered voice agent that performs real-time audio processing and intelligent analysis for business applications. This agent falls under the Business and Productivity category, designed to transform how organizations handle voice communications, meeting transcriptions, and audio content analysis. VoiceFlow Pro combines AssemblyAI's powerful speech recognition with custom AI processing to deliver: Real-time transcription with speaker identification Automated sentiment analysis and key topic extraction Intelligent audio summarization and action item detection Multi-language support with automatic language detection Integration with popular business tools (Slack, Teams, CRM systems) 🎥 Watch th…  ( 5 min )

This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Real-Time AI Innovators. I built CodeMentor AI, a real-time code review assistant that leverages Redis 8's vector search capabilities to provide instant, contextual feedback on code quality, security vulnerabilities, and best practices. The system analyzes code snippets in real-time, searches through a vector database of coding patterns and anti-patterns, and delivers personalized suggestions within milliseconds. Key features: 🔍 Real-time code analysis with sub-100ms response times 🧠 AI-powered pattern matching using semantic vector search 🛡️ Security vulnerability detection with contextual explanations 📊 Code quality scoring with improvement suggestions 🔄 Live collaboration features for team code reviews 📈 Learning analytics to track …  ( 7 min )

🚀 YINI Parser 1.0.0 Beta 1 is out! If you're tired of bloated, hard-to-read configuration formats. Or just looking for something truly human-friendly, simple section nesting, etc - Check out YINI: a modern, minimal configuration file format, now with a TypeScript parser for Node.js. This beta release includes: The parser is now in beta - moved from alpha status, reflecting increased stability and feature completeness. Cleaned up exports to support importing this library in both CommonJS (CJS) and ECMAScript Modules (ESM) environments. Implemented full support for parsing YINI lists, according to the latest specification. Updated the grammar and parsing logic to match the latest YINI specification v1.0.0-RC.1. An expanding set of real-world fixtures and tests. A minimal example using YINI in TypeScript: import YINI from 'yini-parser' const config = YINI.parse(` ^ App name = 'My Title' // App display name. items = 25 darkMode = true // Sub-section of App. ^^ Special primaryColor = #336699 isCaching = false `) // To parse from a file instead: // const config = YINI.parseFile('./config.yini') console.log(config.App.name) // My Title console.log(config.App.Special.isCaching) // false console.log() console.log(config) Output: My Title false { App: { name: 'My Title', items: 25, darkMode: true, Special: { primaryColor: 3368601, isCaching: false } } } That's it! And installation in Node.js is just: npm install yini-parser The library is out on npm here: YINI Parser on npm, so you can try it out for real :P If you like what you reading, I want to get more into the YINI format: Here's intro to YINI Config Format. Questions, feedback, or bugs? Open an issue on GitHub or drop a comment below! Thanks for reading! Marko Seppänen :)  ( 4 min )

Over a year ago, I released a plugin called tmux-fzf-open-files-nvim — a small tool for developers who live in tmux and use neovim as their daily driver. Since then, it’s been tried, tested, and refined by myself and others in real-world workflows. Video demos can be found in the readme: Github If you’ve ever wanted to open a file (even with line number information!) directly from a terminal command’s output — a grep result, a test failure, a stack trace — you know the pain of copying the path manually in tmux copy mode and switching context to open it in neovim. tmux-fzf-open-files-nvim solves this. It allows you to pipe output into a fzf tmux picker that extracts and filters file paths, lets you choose one or several with the tab key, and opens it in a new (or existing) neovim instance…  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for the World's Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: Building with Bolt. SentinelShade - "Sentinel Shade — Where Your Typing Becomes Your Password." Team Members: Alraj Kadivar Project URL: https://devpost.com/software/sentinelshade Our experience building SentinelShade during the World's Largest Hackathon was transformative, particularly with Bolt.new as our development companion. The project leveraged modern web technologies and AI-powered development tools. Bolt.new revolutionized our development process by: Rapid Prototyping: Bolt enabled us to quickly translate our ideas into functional code AI-Assisted Development: The intelligent code suggestions accelerated our development velocity Real-time Collaboration: Seamless integration allowed our team to work cohesive…  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, CSS Art: Office Culture. Hey DEV community! I'm Eleftheria, and I’m excited to share my submission for the Office Culture Frontend Challenge sponsored by Axero. I call this CSS art 'Zoom Call Mosaic', and it's a tribute to the chaotic, charming world of remote office life, built with pure CSS. You can check it out live on CodePen. Grab a coffee (or a virtual one ), and let me walk you through the inspiration, process, and code behind this project! I’ve been working remotely since 2018, and Zoom has become my daily companion. Whether it’s a quick standup, a brainstorming session, or a virtual happy hour, Zoom is where I connect with my colleagues. One of my favorite memories is from a team meeting where my cowo…  ( 6 min )

Listen, Learn, Leverage Completing over 100 customer surveys and interviews So what is the dilemma, a software engineer might ask? Since Lenny’s Newsletter offered coupons to use Using the AI-driven UX from another source It beautifully added mock analytics With tokens to be saved I lived in Discussion mode Some things were fast that i thought would be slow The lessons I learned are quite mighty for sure When you see a repeat response, AI’s confusion is clear Vibe coding is a happy place for my delight You can learn more and not be left behind Early Access Retail Router is ready to view So come help make in-person grocery shopping brand new!  ( 4 min )

A modern approach to database management is here! The DBMS-with-n8n project combines the power of a React frontend with n8n workflows for backend & automation, enabling seamless integration and scalable automation for database operations. DBMS-with-n8n is a React application built with TypeScript and JavaScript, designed to connect with n8n via webhooks. This setup allows users to automate database management tasks, streamline workflows, and easily configure endpoints using environment variables. React + TypeScript: Fast, modular, and maintainable frontend. n8n Integration: Automate database actions with flexible workflows. Easy Configuration: Set up endpoints via .env for quick changes. Scalable Architecture: Ready for growth and customization. Clone the repository git clone https://github.com/deepesh611/DBMS-with-n8n cd DBMS-with-n8n Install dependencies npm install Configure your n8n webhook URL in the .env file. cp .env.example .env nano .env Deploy you n8n web-hook triggers and workflows. With just a few commands, your development server will be up and running, ready to automate database tasks. Just Make Sure that your webhooks are listening in the correct mode. Whether you’re building internal tools or automating complex database workflows, DBMS-with-n8n offers a robust foundation. Its modular codebase and environment-driven configuration make it ideal for modern web development and automation needs. Explore the project on GitHub and start building smarter database solutions today!  ( 3 min )

Engineering of Small Things #5: OOP Basics in TypeScript ShatilKhan ・ Jul 27 #typescript #beginners #tutorial #oop  ( 3 min )

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space What We Built NexaWorks, an office intranet we built to make work life smoother and more connected, whether you’re in the office or working from your couch. Using Next.js, Tailwind CSS, ShadCN/UI, TypeScript, and Lucide React for icons, we created a clean, user-friendly, and welcoming hub. Our goal was to give employees quick access to updates, tasks, and team info with a professional yet approachable vibe. Here’s what you’ll find in NexaWorks: Theme Switcher: A light/dark mode toggle in the navbar, because dark mode is just awesome. Team Spotlight: Shows off team members with photos, bios, and roles, styled in a neat grid with “View Profile” buttons. Event Calendar: Highlights upc…  ( 6 min )

We've all used Python lists or arrays in code at some point. Counting the number of items in a list with len() seems straightforward—and for most cases, it is. But when you work with nested lists, arrays from the array module, or third-party structures like NumPy arrays, things can get murky. How do you accurately measure length across nested or specialized array structures? In Python, the built-in len() function gives you the top-level size in a blink. For multidimensional data, modules like NumPy expose attributes such as .shape or .size, letting you inspect dimensions directly. Understanding these methods can prevent bugs, simplify debugging, and help you pick the right tool for the job. The len() function is the go-to method for most collections in Python. It returns the number of item…  ( 7 min )

Introduction Over my experience of building and scaling platforms for several teams, I have learned a valuable lesson: Platform engineering can only work if it serves developers, not just architecture charts. It is easy to get carried away with the ambition of solving every possible future use case. But if your platform can not solve the problems you face today, it will not be adopted at all for the future. Obviously, I have also made some of these mistakes myself. I have also seen them repeated at companies undergoing enterprise modernization. And in every such case, the consequences were clear: wasted time, frustrated developers, and delayed product delivery. Based on my experience and to help my audience, I have summed up the major platform engineering mistakes you need to know and …  ( 6 min )

🏢 My Frontend Challenge: Office Edition Submission I'm excited to share my submission for the Frontend Challenge: Office Edition! With just 1 day left to enter, I couldn't resist the opportunity to showcase my HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills while building something office-themed. This challenge invites developers to flex their frontend muscles by creating office-themed projects. It's a fantastic opportunity to: Practice core web technologies (HTML, CSS, JS) Get creative with office-inspired designs Compete for cash prizes and special badges Connect with the amazing DEV community For my submission, I created an interactive office workspace simulator that features: Responsive Design: Works seamlessly across desktop and mobile devices Interactive Elements: Clickable office items with hov…  ( 6 min )

Participating in the World's Largest Hackathon has been an incredible experience that has pushed me beyond my comfort zone and taught me valuable lessons about collaboration, creativity, and perseverance. When I first signed up for this hackathon, I wasn't sure what to expect. The scale of it - being the "world's largest" - was both exciting and intimidating. I set out with a simple goal: to learn something new and hopefully build something meaningful. The first few days were a whirlwind of idea generation and technical exploration. I found myself diving into technologies I'd never used before, collaborating with team members from different time zones, and constantly iterating on our initial concept. What struck me most was the supportive community. Whether it was getting help in Discord c…  ( 8 min )

Many new engineers get confused when trying to understand how a CPU works. Inside that chip lies a control unit, the brain behind all the actions. One of the easiest ways to build and manage this control unit is through MCP, short for Microprogrammed Control Processor. This article walks you through each part of how MCP works, step by step. The control unit in a CPU decides how the processor moves data, performs actions, and finishes tasks. MCP makes this control unit programmable. Instead of using complex wires and circuits for every signal, MCP stores control steps in a memory. The processor reads these steps and performs them in order. Many engineers prefer mcp architecture for its clarity and ease of updates. You don’t need to change hardware when you want new control logic. You just c…  ( 5 min )

Participating in the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge I'm excited to announce my participation in the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge! This innovative challenge focuses on building applications with ultra-fast, ultra-accurate streaming speech-to-text technology. The AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge is all about pushing the boundaries of voice technology and creating intelligent voice-enabled applications. With AssemblyAI's cutting-edge speech recognition API, developers can build real-time voice agents that understand and respond to human speech with remarkable accuracy. For this challenge, I'm developing a voice-powered application that leverages AssemblyAI's streaming capabilities to create an interactive experience. The goal is to demonstrate how modern speech-to-text technology can be integrated into practical, user-friendly applications. AssemblyAI Speech-to-Text API: For real-time voice recognition Streaming Technology: To process audio in real-time Voice User Interface: For seamless human-computer interaction Voice interfaces are transforming how we interact with technology. From smart assistants to accessibility tools, speech recognition is opening new possibilities for more natural and inclusive user experiences. With only 1 day left in the challenge, I'm working hard to finalize my submission and compete for the cash prizes and exclusive AssemblyAI Challenge Winner and Completion Badges. Stay tuned for updates on my progress! Follow along with my journey in the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge and see how cutting-edge speech technology can revolutionize user interactions.  ( 3 min )

Algolia MCP Server Challenge Submission Revolutionizing Minecraft Server Discovery with Natural Language Search The world of Minecraft server hosting has evolved tremendously, but finding the perfect server for your gameplay style remains a challenge. Traditional search methods rely on rigid filters and technical specifications that don't capture the nuanced preferences of players. Imagine being able to search for Minecraft servers using natural language queries like: "Find me a creative server with friendly community and regular events" "Looking for a survival server with economy plugins and no griefing" "Show me PvP servers with custom enchantments and active staff" Leveraging Algolia's powerful search capabilities, our MCP (Minecraft Control Panel) server integration transforms how players discover servers: Key Features: Semantic Search: Understanding player intent beyond keyword matching Real-time Filtering: Instant results as you type your preferences Community-Driven: Incorporates player reviews and ratings for better recommendations Smart Categorization: Automatically tags servers based on gameplay styles and features Our solution integrates with popular Minecraft server management platforms, indexing server data including: Server descriptions and rules Plugin configurations Player demographics Community feedback Performance metrics By making server discovery more intuitive and accessible, we're helping: Players find their ideal gaming environment faster Server owners reach their target audience more effectively Communities grow with better-matched players This challenge submission represents just the beginning. Future enhancements could include: Voice search capabilities AI-powered server recommendations Cross-platform compatibility Advanced analytics for server owners Join us in revolutionizing how the Minecraft community connects and plays together! Built with ❤️ using Algolia's search technology  ( 3 min )

If simply reading this tutorial isn't enough for you, you can go here and write code alongside it. React Arborist is a powerful React library designed for building interactive tree components with virtualization support. Unlike simple nested lists, react-arborist provides advanced features like drag-and-drop, multi-selection, inline editing, and most importantly - virtualization for handling large datasets efficiently. In this tutorial series, we'll explore: Part 1: Basic setup and simple tree rendering. Part 2: Adding interactivity with selection, editing and deletion. Part 3: Search and custom styling. Traditional tree implementations often struggle with performance when dealing with large datasets. React Arborist solves this by: Virtualization: Only renders visible nodes, enabling smoot…  ( 5 min )

Overview AI-Powered Recommendations: Uses Redis HNSW vector search to find similar products based on embeddings of product names and descriptions. Redis Features Utilized Redis Vector Search (HNSW): Performs KNN similarity searches on 128-dimensional product embeddings for accurate recommendations. Real-Time Aspects Low-Latency Recommendations: Fetch API delivers vector search results in milliseconds, with semantic caching reducing latency for repeated queries. Challenges Faced and Solutions Identified the issue in the schema definition for the search index. Challenge: Form reset unexpectedly when searching or filtering categories, showing a “Form cleared” alert. Modified the JavaScript logic to prevent the form from resetting during search or category filter actions. How It Works Initialization: The app loads a dataset of 20 e-commerce products (e.g., iPhone 14 Pro, Bose QC45 Headphones). User Interaction: Search: Users enter a query (e.g., “wireless headphones”) to filter products dynamically. Analytics: Logs interactions to a Redis Stream for real-time tracking. Access the Application https://ai-redis-innovation.onrender.com http://localhost:5000 using the setup instructions provided in the project documentation. Real Embeddings: Integrate a production-grade embedding model for enhanced recommendation accuracy. Conclusion This Real-Time AI Product Recommender showcases Redis 8’s capabilities for AI-driven e-commerce applications. By leveraging vector search, JSON storage, Streams, and full-text search, it delivers fast, personalized recommendations with real-time analytics. The resolution of the rating error and the debug interface demonstrate robust development practices, making this a compelling entry for the Redis AI Challenge. redischallenge #devchallenge #ai #database #ecommerce #realtimedata  ( 5 min )

In the world of micro-services, load balancing is a cornerstone to achieve scalability. There are various load balancing algorithms that distributes incoming traffic to multiple servers. This prevents a single server from becoming a bottleneck and ensuring quick response time and less outage. Among multiple load balancing algorithms consistent hashing is an powerful technique of load balancing Imagine a simple scenario with three servers (A, B, C) and a traditional load balancer using a round-robin or modulo-based approach. When a request comes, it is directed to a server based on a simple algorithm. This works fine until you need to add a new server (D), remove an existing one or a server crashes down due to some technical issue. With traditional methods, adding or removing a server often…  ( 7 min )

Errors, Anxiety, Code & My Not-So-Perfect Yet Honest Week-04🪻 "Jab jago tabhi savera" — When you wake up, it’s your morning. 🌼 My Week in One Line? Errors, anxiety, fear, zero productivity... and me forcing myself to build something. I had health issues, motivation issues, and major self-doubts. But still — here I am. Posting my 6th blog of the month. Because I made a promise to myself : - ✨ At least 1 blog every week in July — and I’m not breaking that. 🌼 My Mind Said "No", So I Said "Let’s Build" I was trying to learn React properly this week — like actual lectures and tutorials. "Khushi, chill. You don’t need to master it first — just try building something with it. Figure it out on the way."🌸 So I picked a silly little project idea and gave it a heart — and that’s how ChaiMate ha…  ( 5 min )

When I started making games, I had no clue what I was doing. I loved gaming. I had ideas. I had the motivation. But I also made a lot of mistakes. Looking back, some of them were obvious. Others? Not so much. If you're just starting your game dev journey, maybe this post will help you avoid the mess I walked into. Here are five real mistakes I made when I first started out and what I’d do differently now. The excitement hit me fast. I opened up my engine, started coding, and just built whatever came to mind. No outline. No direction. No clear goal. The problem? I had no idea where I was going. I'd change ideas halfway through. Add random features. Eventually, the project felt like a mess, and I gave up on it. What I’d do now is simple. Before opening any tool, I take 30 minutes to write do…  ( 5 min )

Hi there! I'm Maneshwar. Right now, I’m building LiveAPI, a first-of-its-kind tool that helps you automatically index API endpoints across all your repositories. LiveAPI makes it easier to discover, understand, and interact with APIs in large infrastructures. When you hear “proxy,” you might think of anonymity tools or corporate firewalls. But proxies are used everywhere: in load balancers, reverse gateways, API middleware, and more. This post will explain: What a proxy is How it works Why we use it And how to write a basic HTTP proxy in Go A proxy is an intermediary between a client and a server. Instead of the client talking directly to the server, it talks to the proxy, and the proxy forwards the request to the actual server. The server responds to the proxy, and the proxy sends the res…  ( 4 min )

Why MemoirVault? In a world flooded with social sharing and algorithm-driven platforms, I wanted to create something different—a private, user-owned space for real stories, not just viral snippets. That’s how MemoirVault was born: a platform where you can chronicle your life in text, audio, video, and images, organized in a secure timeline that’s truly yours. My goal was to solve a growing problem: our digital memories are fragmented and privacy is compromised on traditional platforms. MemoirVault empowers users, especially students and creators, to curate their own journey with full data ownership, granular privacy, and zero ads or tracking. Building this from the ground up for the Code with Kiro Hackathon was a challenging, exhilarating ride—and AWS Kiro IDE was the game changer. Kiro ID…  ( 4 min )

Axero Intranet Solution - Modern Workplace Portal This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space I designed and developed a comprehensive intranet solution inspired by Axero's workplace collaboration tools. My goal was to create an intuitive, visually appealing dashboard that serves as a central hub for all employee needs in a modern workplace. The intranet portal features a personalized greeting system that changes based on time of day, a clean dashboard with activity metrics, and quick-access tools for common workplace tasks. I focused on creating a cohesive design language with consistent color schemes, typography, and component styling to enhance user experience and visual harmony. Key features include: Personalized dashb…  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Real-Time AI Innovators. VectorChat is an intelligent customer support system that provides real-time AI-powered responses using Redis 8's vector search capabilities. The application processes customer queries in real-time, finds semantically similar previous interactions, and generates contextually relevant responses using advanced vector embeddings. Key features: Real-time semantic search across historical support conversations AI-powered response suggestions based on vector similarity Live chat interface with instant AI assistance Continuous learning from new interactions 🔗 Live Demo: https://vectorchat-demo.vercel.app Video Demo: https://youtu.be/demo-vectorchat Screenshots: Real-time chat interface with AI suggestions Vector similarity matching dashboard Performance metrics showing sub-millisecond query times Redis 8 serves as the core real-time data layer for VectorChat through several key implementations: Vector Search Engine: Utilized Redis 8's enhanced vector search capabilities to store and query customer interaction embeddings. Each conversation is converted to 1536-dimensional vectors using OpenAI's text-embedding-ada-002 model and stored in Redis with the HNSW algorithm for ultra-fast semantic search. Real-time Data Processing: Leveraged Redis Streams for processing incoming customer messages in real-time, ensuring zero-latency response generation and seamless conversation flow. Semantic Caching: Implemented intelligent caching of AI responses using Redis 8's semantic caching features, reducing API calls to external LLMs by 60% while maintaining response quality. Session Management: Used Redis 8's enhanced data structures to maintain real-time session state across multiple concurrent conversations, ensuring context preservation and personalized experiences. The combination of Redis 8's vector search, streams, and caching capabilities enables VectorChat to deliver sub-50ms response times while processing thousands of concurrent conversations.  ( 3 min )

VoiceFlow Pro - Enterprise Voice AI Platform with Sub-400ms Latency This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge 🏆 Challenge Categories: Business Automation, Real-Time Performance, Domain Expert 🎯 Achievement: 19.7ms average response time - 20x better than 400ms target VoiceFlow Pro is a next-generation enterprise voice AI platform that revolutionizes business automation through intelligent voice conversations. Built specifically for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge, it delivers verified sub-400ms latency with 100% documented performance. Challenge Categories Addressed 1. Business Automation ✅ Multi-Agent Intelligence: Sales qualification, customer support, appointment scheduling Real Business Impact: 3x faster lead qualification, 60% cost reductio…  ( 7 min )

Have you ever been viewing a README on GitHub that blinds you due to a white background when you're in dark mode? Or had an image that didn't quite look right in dark mode due to the difference in background colors? Well suffer no more and implement images in your README best suited to the users color scheme. To achieve this, you'll need two images - one suitable for display in a light color scheme, and one for dark color schemes. Next, you'll want to include the following code in your README: In the above code, we're using a picture element to allow us to display a different image dependent on the users preferred color scheme. Our source element defines the image we'd like to use for dark mode. The image element is what the README will default to if there is an issue with supporting the picture element, or none of the source tags are applicable. In the example above, we are using the image element to define the image we want to use in light mode and the image we want to be our default image should there be an issue rendering any of the source images. We could even take this a step further and define images for light and dark mode, and then a seperate image as our default backup image: And that's it! Now your README file will read the users preferred color scheme and display an image chosen for that theme. Want to see an example in action? Check out my example repository below: kera-cudmore/example-light-dark-github-readme-images You can emulate a color scheme in Chrome by opening the Command Menu (Ctrl + Shift + P or Cmd + Shift + P) and then typing in emulate CSS prefers-color-scheme:dark and then enter.  ( 4 min )

When we try to improve user experience for a website, good design and nice flow definitely matter. But what else should be also taken into account? Even if we use the awarded design for our website, if any actions on the web take 10 seconds to load not many people would use the website. Then let's discuss how to improve web performance. Use code bundler, use code bundler wisely! Lazy loading lazy loading. API call bundling / caching caching logic also helps to make less requests to server. main api call to render this data to user first! Image Compression load low-quality images for small thumbnails compress before image upload (or before returning image from BE) Then happy coding everyone! https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/the-front-end-performance-optimization-handbook/ and apply it to your very own projects!  ( 3 min )

In our hyper-connected digital age, keeping up with the news feels less like staying informed and more like trying to drink from a firehose. The sheer volume of articles across countless sources leads to an overwhelming sense of information overload. Manually sifting through lengthy pieces to grasp the core message is not just inefficient; it's practically impossible for most people. This challenge inspired NewsSelect – an end-to-end, AI-powered web application designed to cut through the noise. NewsSelect aims to automatically fetch live news articles, distill them into concise, abstractive summaries using a sophisticated deep learning model, and present them through a clean, responsive web interface. It’s about getting to the essence of the news, faster. Building an intelligent summariza…  ( 5 min )

Interactive Office Environment with React & CSS Art This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, CSS Art: Office Culture. The inspiration for this project came from my own experiences in office environments and the unique culture that develops within them. I wanted to capture both the functional aspects of office work and the small moments that make workplace culture special - coffee breaks, water cooler chats, sticky note reminders, and even the occasional office pet visitor. The day/night cycle represents the work-life balance we all strive for, while the weather effects symbolize the changing moods and energy of workplace environments. Live Interactive Demo You can also open the demo in a new tab for the full-screen experience. You can…  ( 4 min )

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Traditional retail systems, despite technological advancements, still grapple with key inefficiencies. Common issues include opaque data handling, siloed loyalty point systems, susceptibility to fraud due to centralized databases, and the inability to scale effectively due to costly and sluggish infrastructure. Recognizing these challenges, we set out to reimagine the retail experience by building a decentralized, secure, and transparent system powered by blockchain. Enter the Retail Blockchain System – a platform that streamlines retail transactions and loyalty point management using smart contracts, ensuring transparency, immutability, and trust between retailers and consumers. Blockchain solves many of the long-standing issues in retail: Immutability: Guarantees that transaction records…  ( 5 min )

Building CodeSage: A MCP-First Code Discovery Platform This is a submission for the Algolia MCP Server Challenge CodeSage is an AI-powered code discovery platform built entirely around the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It transforms GitHub repositories into AI-searchable knowledge bases, enabling natural language exploration of codebases through Claude Desktop and other MCP-compatible AI clients. GitHub Repository: CodeSage MCP-First Code Discovery / codesage-algolia-challenge CodeSage - MCP-First Code Discovery 🚀 AI-powered code discovery through natural language - Built entirely around the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for seamless integration with Claude Desktop and other AI clients. CodeSage - MCP-First Code Discovery - The only code discovery tool built entirel…  ( 7 min )

As a latest addition to the vulnerability scanning capabilities of Amazon Inspector across multiple AWS services, it now supports scanning of your application source code, dependencies and Infrastructure as Code (IAC). It has a native integration with your SCMs - GitHub and GitLab and it helps you build a shift left security approach while taking proactive decisions securing your SDLC. Let's Get Up and Running Currently Amazon Inspector Code Security scan is available in 10 AWS Regions, you can get the full list here. Considering you are in one of the listed regions and have activated Inspector, select Code Security on the left pane. Once I click on ConnectTo, I get two options. As I am using GitHub as my SCM, I select it and proceed. You can choose the default scan configuration or c…  ( 5 min )

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Lightweight Go-based website monitoring tool offering real-time status checks, SSL certificate monitoring, and email notifications. Includes a TUI interface for convenient status management. HTTP/HTTPS status code checks SSL certificate expiration monitoring Response time measurement Automatic retry mechanism Multi-site monitoring support SMTP email sending SSL/TLS connection support (ports 465/587) Customizable email content Multi-recipient support Real-time status display Command-line operations Dynamic site addition/removal SMTP configuration management This project is licensed under the MIT license. ©️ 2025 邱敬幃 Pardn Chiu  ( 3 min )

Let's be honest, nobody needs to write a polyfill for promise these days. Most of us only look for it when we start preparing for interviews. Promise polyfill is among the most common questions asked in JavaScript interviews. As a consequence, there are endless blogs on this. So why am I writing this? Well, I found that most of them have implemented Promise wrong! Most common mistake that I find in these implementations is that they return this. However, if you go through MDN docs, it clearly states that then returns a new Promise. So, in this post, I want to take you through my journey on what I feel is the correct implementation of promise. Let's start by defining a basic Promise class. type ExecutorFn = ( resolve: (data?: T) => unknown, reject: (reason?: unknown) => unknown, ) =>…  ( 14 min )

Check out WebLines on the Chrome Web Store and follow along with the story below. While working on a complex design project recently, I found myself obsessing over alignment—tweaking absolute positions and spending more time than I’d like to admit, and then, half-jokingly, I told my teammates: That random joke sparked an idea: I immediately searched the Chrome Web Store, and as expected, someone had already thought of it. WebLines is a simple Chrome Extension that allows you to draw horizontal or vertical lines across any webpage. These lines help you visually verify whether elements are aligned properly. No more squinting or nudging with guesswork. You can: Draw multiple lines anywhere on the screen Customize line color and opacity Remove lines easily Manage everything from a clean, user-friendly popup It’s designed to be lightweight, intuitive, and genuinely helpful. Something I wish I had when I was aligning those divs. 🚀 Try WebLines WebLines from the Chrome Web Store WebLines started as a random joke, but turned into a tool I now rely on whenever I need to check visual alignment. It’s simple, reliable, and does exactly what I built it for. If you’re a developer or person who values precision, give WebLines a try, and if you do, I’d love to hear your feedback. Let me know how it felt using it so I can keep improving it for everyone.  ( 4 min )

Hey community! 👋 AI is everywhere these days—powering chatbots, recommendation engines, and even image generators. The best part? You can easily bring this power into your React apps without starting from scratch. ✅ 1. Decide Your AI Use Case Before writing any code, figure out what you want to build: ✔ Chatbot (OpenAI, LangChain) ✅ 2. Choose an AI Provider Some popular options: -> OpenAI API (ChatGPT, GPT-4, DALL·E) -> Hugging Face Inference API (NLP, vision models) -> Google Gemini or Claude API -> Custom ML Model hosted on AWS, Flask, or FastAPI ✅ 3. Install Dependencies For OpenAI, install: npm install openai axios ✅ 4. Set Up a Backend Proxy (Recommended) Never expose your API keys in the frontend! Create a simple Express server: // server.js import express from 'express'; import a…  ( 4 min )

I built a small 2D collision sandbox to visualize elastic collisions using Pygame for rendering and Pymunk (Chipmunk2D) for physics. A tiny Tkinter launcher lets you set the initial speeds and masses of two balls. The app then displays each ball’s live speed and the post‑collision speeds captured via a Pymunk post_solve callback. Demo highlights 🧪 Set speed & mass for both balls before the sim starts (Tkinter dialog). ⚙️ Real‑time physics with elasticity and friction; damping for subtle energy loss. 📊 On‑screen HUD: current speed (px/s) for each ball + speeds right after impact. 🧱 Static wall segments on both sides to keep objects in view. 🟢🟥 Color‑coded bodies: Green vs. Red.  ( 3 min )

What’s the Real Cost of “Forgot Password?” Every developer and every user, knows the drill: Hit “Forgot Password?” Check email. Create a new one. Repeat in 2–4 weeks. Organizations spend millions annually on support tickets, password resets, and driving users toward insecure hacks like “Password123” or “Fluffy2025!”. Meanwhile, your users are frustrated, unproductive, and more likely to nickel and dime around security best practices. Passmuse: The AI-Powered Password Muse Passmuse solves the core tension between memorability and security with a simple promise: Passwords as memorable stories, not random gibberish. Context Aware: Every character ties back to something only you know. Cryptographically Strong: 80+ bits of entropy, NIST-compliant. Zero Storage: We never persist your passwor…  ( 4 min )

Hey everyone, what's up? I've always used Windows for gaming, but I decided to make the complete switch to Linux Mint to see how it performs with the latest games in 2025. To document the experience, I recorded a video where I put the system to the test with a benchmark of the highly anticipated Black Myth: Wukong. My main goal is to show the viability of Linux for a regular gamer. And I can say with complete certainty: I didn't need to use a single line of terminal for anything. All the installations for Steam, MangoHud, CoolerControl, and other monitoring tools were done through the Linux Mint app store via Flatpak, working perfectly and without errors. Having decided to leave Windows behind for my gaming setup... [Black Myth: Wukong in the Steam Library – running on Linux Mint] Imgur Th…  ( 5 min )

Welcome back, React explorer! 🚀 State of Mind: React useState Made Simple - Part 1 Srushti Patil ・ Jul 20 #react #webdev #programming #beginners Let’s level up your state game in Part 2! 🎮 🌱 1. Multiple Pieces of State? No Problem! const [name, setName] = useState(''); const [age, setAge] = useState(''); Each useState is totally independent — they won’t interfere with each other. Use this when your variables don’t need to be bundled. 🧠 Tip: Name your state and setters clearly. It makes debugging 100x easier. 🔁2. When Your Update Depends on the Previous Value setCount(count + 1); setCount(count + 1); Surprise! It only increases by 1 😱 Why? Because setState is asynchronous and React batches updates for performance. Fix it with the function form: setCo…  ( 4 min )

JavaScript (JS) Possibly the most popular programming language in the world, JavaScript underpins the web by enabling dynamic and interactive pages. But its flexibility and versatility are available on a wide range of platforms beyond the browser, from servers and smartphones to embedded systems, and it has emerged as a way of creating rich, engaging applications on all those devices. Annual updates to the language introduce new features and improvements to the functionality, readability and performance of JavaScript. These updates also increase developer productivity, ensuring it’s a language that is fast to write and easy to get started with, keeping it relevant for increasingly challenging scenarios. A Brief History & Origins Though updates slowed after ES5 in 2009, a strong community k…  ( 4 min )

A clean, responsive product card UI with image, price, and stylish “Add to Cart” button using minimal CSS.  ( 2 min )

The biggest shift in how developers solve problems has happened right under our noses, and most people haven't even noticed yet. Remember when Stack Overflow was the holy grail of programming help? When getting an answer upvoted felt like winning the lottery? When Jon Skeet was basically the unofficial king of the internet? Those days are over. And it happened so quietly that most developers haven't even realised it yet. Here's what's actually happening in 2024: Stack Overflow traffic: Down 38% from peak GitHub Copilot users: 1.8 million paying subscribers ChatGPT daily queries about code: 180+ million New Stack Overflow questions: Down 55% year-over-year But here's the kicker - GitHub Copilot Chat just became the fastest-growing developer tool in history. And it's not even close. Stack O…  ( 6 min )

A Go module is a collection of Go packages stored in a directory with a go.mod file at its root. This file defines the module’s path and its dependencies. It allows developers to version, upgrade, and manage dependencies cleanly. Key Files go.mod: Contains the module name, Go version, and required dependencies with their versions. go.sum: Maintains checksums to verify the integrity of modules used. Basic Commands go mod init : Initializes a new module. go get @: Adds or updates a dependency. go mod tidy: Cleans up unused dependencies and adds missing ones. go build / go run / go test: Automatically resolves and uses modules. Benefits No need for GOPATH. Clear version control and reproducibility. Easier to work across multiple projects. Example go mod init github.com/username/myproject go get github.com/gin-gonic/gin@v1.9.0 This will create a go.mod file and fetch the specified version of the Gin web framework. Go Modules make dependency management in Go modern and efficient, especially important as projects grow in complexity.  ( 3 min )

Over the past two weeks, I’ve been working on a backend API project using FastAPI. The goal is to build a solid foundation for user authentication and a file management system. Initialized a FastAPI project with virtualenv and managed dependencies in requirements.txt. Configured environment variables with python-dotenv for things like SECRET_KEY and DATABASE_URL. Created the User model using SQLAlchemy with fields including id, email, hashed_password, and status flags. Implemented JWT-based authentication including user registration, login, and token refresh. Built user endpoints (/register, /login, /me) for managing user actions. Added dependency injection for database sessions and authentication in the routes. Wrote basic tests for authentication endpoints. At the end of week one, the API supports user registration and login, returning JWT tokens for authorized access. Added a File model linked to users, storing file metadata such as filename, hash, and upload date. Created file endpoints to upload, list, and delete files (/upload, /list, /delete/{file_id}). Handled file uploads with python-multipart, storing files on disk using unique filenames. Computed and stored SHA-256 hashes for uploaded files to ensure integrity. Restricted file access based on user authentication, enforcing ownership rules. Implemented validation for file size and allowed extensions. Started writing tests for the file management functionality. Moving forward, I plan to: Enhance file validation and error handling. Add support for user roles and permissions. Integrate background tasks for file maintenance using Celery. Improve test coverage and add documentation. The project is open source and available on GitHub: Task Automation API Feedback and contributions are welcome. If you’re interested in backend APIs, FastAPI is a great framework that makes building async, secure APIs straightforward. This project is a good way to practice authentication, file handling, and database relationships. Thanks for reading!  ( 3 min )

This is a submission for the World's Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: Building with Bolt. BetterSpeak - AI-Powered Public Speaking Coach - Speak better day by day with AI "Practice. Improve. Confidence" Team Members: Trung Minh, Thanh Trinh The, Nguyen Dang Minh Project URL: https://devpost.com/software/fibonax-1m Our experience building BetterSpeak - AI-Powered Public Speaking Coach during the World's Largest Hackathon was transformative, particularly with Bolt.new as our development companion. The project leveraged modern web technologies and AI-powered development tools. Bolt.new revolutionized our development process by: Rapid Prototyping: Bolt enabled us to quickly translate our ideas into functional code AI-Assisted Development: The intelligent code suggestions accelerated our d…  ( 4 min )

Tips and Tricks Ruby on Rails Where This Came From This content was inspired by: Drifting Ruby - Ruby on Rails screencasts Videos de TI - Portuguese course by @jacksonpires thoughtbot - English courses Note: Don't let AI do your work, but let it help you! All the content and experience are mine, but it was formatted and organized with AI help for better clarity and structure. The other day, a friend asked for help with his project. We spent hours catching up and laughing, and he ended up picking up several Rails tips from me - simple stuff that can help Junior and Mid-level developers. At the end of our chat, he said - "Why don't you create a post about this???" And I said: "you know what, why not?" The "Tips and Tricks" title came from Drifting Ruby episode with the same n…  ( 9 min )

This is a submission for the World's Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: Building with Bolt. viboxai - ViboxAI is an AI-powered email marketing platform that creates and sends high-converting campaigns from a simple prompt. No templates, no manual work just smart, fast marketing for everyone Team Members: abd yah Project URL: https://devpost.com/software/viboxai Our experience building viboxai during the World's Largest Hackathon was transformative, particularly with Bolt.new as our development companion. The project leveraged modern web technologies and AI-powered development tools. Bolt.new revolutionized our development process by: Rapid Prototyping: Bolt enabled us to quickly translate our ideas into functional code AI-Assisted Development: The intelligent code suggestions accelerate…  ( 4 min )

Algolia MCP Server Challenge: Ultimate User Experience 🚀 What I Built Fashioning.ai is an AI-powered fashion trend discovery and personalization platform that leverages the Algolia MCP Server to deliver intelligent, real-time fashion insights. The application combines cutting-edge search technology with generative AI to create a comprehensive fashion intelligence ecosystem. ✨ Core Features: Real-time Fashion Trend Discovery: Browse and search through thousands of fashion trends with lightning-fast results. AI-Powered Trend Analysis: Get detailed insights about popularity, styling advice, and market predictions for any fashion trend. Intelligent Search & Filtering: Advanced search capabilities with category and region filters. Comprehensive Analytics: View trend statistics, regional pre…  ( 6 min )

Ahoy! Today we are going to look into some basic concepts of Object Oriented Programming. Object-oriented programming (OOP) is a programming paradigm based on the concept of "objects", which can contain data and code: data in the form of fields (often known as attributes or properties), and code, in the form of procedures (often known as methods). First things first, what's a class? Think of a Class as a blueprint. It's not a person, but it describes what makes a person. For instance, a Human class would be a blueprint defining that all humans have properties like a name, age, and eyeColor. So if a Class is the blueprint, what are you? You, my friend, are an Object. An object is a real, living, breathing instance created from a class. While the Human class is the idea, you are the implem…  ( 7 min )

What makes a data structure “beautiful”? Some say simplicity. Some say power. Some just admire how elegantly it solves a real-world problem. In this article, we’ll explore three data structures often praised as beautiful by competitive programmers, algorithm geeks, and functional programming fans. From mathematically sound hash tricks to mind-bending tree structures, they’re not just smart—they’re aesthetically satisfying. Let’s dive in. Inspired by this answer on Zhihu (in Chinese), the modular hash tree (a.k.a. “膜质数哈希树”) is a clever fusion of hashing and tries that tackles one of hashing’s biggest weaknesses: collisions. Let’s say your hash function is h(x) = x % 17. Both 19 and 36 return 2. Boom—collision. Traditional solutions: Chaining: Store a list at each hash slot. But worst-case …  ( 5 min )

CSS can feel tricky when you're starting out, especially when things just “don’t align right” or “spacing feels off.” But once you master the Box Model, understand display properties, and learn how to work with inline vs block elements, everything starts making sense. Let me walk you through the most important foundational concepts — written in beginner-friendly language and backed with practical code examples. What is the CSS Box Model? Before applying styles to a container (an element), you need to understand how it’s structured behind the scenes. Think of every HTML element as a box. This box has: Content (like text or an image) Padding (space around the content) Border (the box edge) Margin (space between this box and others) Let’s Understand With an Example: Take this simple heading: …  ( 4 min )

Spoiler: JavaScript walked so TypeScript could run — directly into your job interview and snatch that offer letter right out of your dreams. There was a time when saying “I use TypeScript” would get you laughed out of your dev circle. TypeScript is like that kid in school who brought a ruler and extra pencils — annoying at first, but then ended up being valedictorian and building a billion-dollar startup. Let’s be real: TypeScript is the chaotic good wizard who brings rules and magic. Because JavaScript Was Getting Out of Hand function add(a, b) { return a + b; } add(5, "5"); // "55" 🙃 This is not addition. This is betrayal. You wanted a calculator. You got a string concatenator with commitment issues. Because Your Brain Deserves a Break Ever tried navigating a large JavaScript …  ( 5 min )

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space I created a comprehensive Virtual Office Intranet that transforms the traditional workplace experience into an engaging, interactive digital environment. The application simulates a complete office ecosystem with modern glass morphism design and real-time functionality. Interactive Office Desk 3x2 compact grid of interactive desk items (notes, coffee, plant, calendar, printer, paperclips) Each item has realistic interactions and state management Coffee levels, plant growth tracking, printer queue status Sticky notes system with realistic appearance and color coding Enhanced Weather Widget 5-day forecast with detailed weather information Interactive controls and comprehensive sta…  ( 5 min )

Redis is often used as a high-performance cache in front of MySQL to reduce latency and database load. But what happens when your MySQL data is updated — and Redis isn’t? This can lead to data inconsistency, one of the most common and frustrating bugs in distributed systems. In this article, we’ll explore: What causes cache inconsistency between Redis and MySQL Proven strategies to maintain consistency How to test and validate these strategies locally Here’s a typical setup: You query Redis for a value. If it’s a miss, you fall back to MySQL. The result is written back into Redis for future access. Now suppose the underlying MySQL data changes — a user updates their profile, or a product price is modified. If Redis still holds the old value, your system serves stale or invalid data. These …  ( 4 min )

❗️Disclaimer This is a random rant by a junior dev who experienced hell with azure so don't come to conclusion. If You have any POV on my rant leave it in the comments definitely i will take your view. 🖕 Intro: Drop & Deploy? More Like Drop & Die I built a static web app. A beautiful React-Router v7 (Remix based) app with SSR. What I wanted was simple — something like Netlify, Vercel, or even AWS Amplify. Just drag, drop, and deploy. Clean. Simple. Painless. Then I met Microsoft Azure Static Web Apps — and my life started flashing before my eyes. At first I thought, “Hey, Microsoft’s been doing this cloud thing for a while. Maybe they’ve figured out a nice flow.” “Hmm, we are Microsoft. We always suck. Let’s make deployment feel like debugging in production… blindfolded.” Le…  ( 7 min )

(Първо публикувано на 16.01.2017) Е, стигнах и до разглеждането на някои “brute force” алгоритми! 😉 Какво представляват тези алгоритми? Общо взето при тях просто пробваме всички възможни решения докато не стигнем до такова, което… ами… работи. Например ако играем шах, brute force подходът за победа би бил да пробваме *всяка *комбинация от ходове докато не спечелим, без да обръщаме внимание на подредбата на фигурите (да, дори пешката в началото, която няма шанс да стигне до царя, ще бъде преместена). Това, разбира се, би отнело прекалено много ресурси и време, но показва как точно работи един brute force алгоритъм. Сортирането чрез селекция (или “Selection Sort”) е отличен пример за такъв вид алгоритъм и си струва да го знаете. Преди да започна да пиша по темата, мога да ви спестя доста вр…  ( 6 min )

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space This project utilizes a Bento layout to depart from the traditional designs commonly seen in other projects. The styling follows a modern, isomorphic approach and incorporates smooth initial transitions to ensure an engaging user experience. Furthermore, the widget layout is intentionally designed to follow natural eye-tracking patterns, creating an intuitive, minimalist, and easy-to-navigate flow for the user. Axero  ( 3 min )

🗂 MINI PROJECT: Inventory Grid Processor Goal: What You’ll Learn: Tech Concepts: Nested list comprehensions * unpacking zip(*matrix) to transpose Basic filtering + totals Sample Task: 📌 Bonus Challenge:
Detect which rows or columns are all zero — and flag them for restocking. Want more? I write Python how-tos at [Novaxis] — no fluff, just clean backend logic. Nova of Novaxis | Substack novaxis.substack.com  ( 3 min )

This is a submission for the World's Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: Beyond the Code. Hackathons are often remembered for sleepless coding marathons, rapid prototypes, and caffeine-fueled breakthroughs. But for me, the Bolt Hackathon 2025 became something deeper — a personal journey in building with empathy. I created MindMeld, an AI-powered mental wellness companion, not just to solve a technical challenge, but to craft a tool that could offer emotional support, reflection, and calm — even when no one else is around. Yes, I built this solo — from ideation and design to integration and deployment. But I never felt alone. The Bolt.new ecosystem, open communities around Supabase, Tavus, and ElevenLabs, and the encouraging vibe of the hackathon provided a sense of shared purpose. Every …  ( 4 min )

NexusFlow: Modern Intranet Solution Submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition A responsive intranet portal featuring: AI-powered search with voice commands Real-time activity feed Team collaboration space Dark/light mode toggle Built with HTML, CSS (Tailwind), and vanilla JavaScript. 🔗 Live Demo 💻 Source Code Key accomplishments: ✅ 98 Lighthouse score ♿ Accessibility-focused design ✨ Custom animations without frameworks css /* Glassmorphism effect */ .glass-card { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); } ## Why It Stands Out - **Performance**: Optimized animations that adapt to device capabilities - **Usability**: Intuitive navigation with keyboard support - **Accessibility**: WCAG 2.1 AA compliant design --- ⚠️ **Submission Notice** By participating, I grant Axero permission to showcase this project per [challenge rules](https://dev.to/challenges/frontend/axero). **License**: MIT  ( 3 min )

Recently, I started interacting with many DApps for DeFi, airdrops, or NFT exchanges. I noticed that most of the time, DApps are marked as "contract verified", but in many cases, only the proxy contract is verified—not the implementation. What does that actually mean? And is the contract truly verified in such cases? Let’s break it down below. let's start with some context: The concept of upgradable smart contracts on Ethereum began emerging around 2017, with more formal and secure patterns being adopted by 2018. Many decentralized applications (DApps) started using this pattern to prevent and mitigate vulnerabilities that could appear in the future. Upgradable smart contracts follow a simple architecture: A proxy contract holds the data (storage) An implementation contract contains the bu…  ( 4 min )

Building with Bolt: In the sweltering heat of a planet on the brink, where wildfires rage and ice caps weep, I found my spark. The World's Largest Hackathon wasn't just a coding marathon; it was my call to arms. As a solo builder juggling three hackathons in a single frantic week during semester break, I dove headfirst into creating CarbonPro AI – a real-time carbon credit trading platform that's not just another marketplace, but a proactive fortress against emissions. Picture this: instead of mopping up the mess after the flood, we're building dams before the storm hits. That's the magic I unleashed with Bolt.new, turning a month's frenzy into a tool that could reshape our fight for a breathable future. The carbon credit market is a behemoth in waiting. According to recent projections …  ( 9 min )

Harnessing Rust and Go for Powerful Backend Development: Insights from Web Developer Travis McCracken As a seasoned Web Developer, I often find myself exploring the diverse landscape of backend development to build fast, reliable, and scalable APIs. Over the years, Rust and Go have emerged as two of the most compelling languages in this space, each offering unique advantages for modern backend systems. In this post, I’ll share my insights into working with these languages, highlight some innovative projects like fastjson-api and rust-cache-server, and discuss why choosing the right tools can make all the difference in backend development. Rust and Go are often compared because of their focus on performance, concurrency, and safety. However, they serve different niches and development philo…  ( 5 min )

Registration day. The day I'd been preparing for, documents sorted, payment made, everything ready to go. I thought I'd learned from my procrastination habits and got ahead of the game this time. You know that feeling when you're waiting for something crucial and the other party just... disappears? My bank pulled a Houdini act with my payment receipt. Not a single response to the 20 emails I sent to 10 different people yesterday. And guess what? Today's their holiday. Perfect timing, right? But wait, there's more. The administration, in their infinite wisdom, decided registration day was the perfect time to introduce some mysterious extra charges. I have everything they asked for, the payment is already made, but apparently, that's not enough anymore. It's 7 PM now. Instead of being registered and ready for the semester, I'm sitting here with a headache that could power a small city. Here's what I've learned: sometimes you can do everything right and still lose. Sometimes the system is so broken that your preparation becomes irrelevant. Sometimes bureaucracy exists just to remind you that logic has left the building. Tomorrow I get to try again. Maybe the bank will remember how email works, maybe the administration will explain their surprise fees, maybe everything will magically work out. Or maybe I'll just add another chapter to this ongoing comedy of errors. Either way, this headache and I are calling it a day. This is part of my daily documentation of the chaotic journey through college and building projects. Some days are productive, some days are like this one.  ( 3 min )

🚀 Ready to build a modern API with Node.js in 2025? This updated guide walks you through every step of building a RESTful API using: ⚙️ Node.js + Express 🗄️ PostgreSQL 🔄 Sequelize ORM 🧰 Input validation with express-validator It covers project setup, model creation, routing, controllers, error handling, and more — ideal for both beginners and those refreshing outdated tutorials. 👉 Check out the full tutorial here  ( 3 min )

Time flies when you're debugging! Here's what I've been up to with my browser extension Bookmark Dashboard: Fixed some pesky bugs Optimized a few features for smoother use Biggest win -- Adapted the extension to survive Chrome's bookmark syncing changes (avoid crashes or disordered UI) And the best part: Hit 500+ users across Chrome and Edge! 🎉 Feel free to try it out and all feedback is welcome! 🚀 Thanks for reading!  ( 3 min )

Twenty years ago, owning healthcare software meant owning servers, backups, and data. Clinics invested heavily upfront, downloaded software onto local PCs, and navigated complex annual maintenance contracts. Fast forward to today, the world of healthcare has completely changed. The introduction of digital tools in almost every workflow has opened the gates for clinics to achieve optimal efficiency while spending less. Now, SaaS platforms are giving the industry a new way to handle daily medical operations. It is cloud-first that works on a pay-as-you-go model, keeps systems up to date with the latest tech, and is remotely accessible. But that doesn't mean they automatically replace licensed software in every context. In fact, global healthcare SaaS market is projected to reach USD 77.…  ( 8 min )

Have you ever poured your heart into a resume, hit "submit," and waited… only to hear nothing back? That frustrating silence, the endless second-guessing, the late-night tweaks wondering if your resume was even seen? I’ve been there. And I’m betting you have too. I’m Himanshu Jain, a final-year Computer Science student from India, and I built IntelliCV because I was done with the resume black hole. I wanted a tool that doesn’t just spit out a score or generic advice—it gets the job search grind and gives you clear, actionable feedback to stand out. Here’s why I created IntelliCV, how I built it, and why you should join the waitlist to try it. It’s 2 a.m. You’re tweaking your resume for the hundredth time. You’ve Googled “best resume templates,” rewritten bullet points to sound “professiona…  ( 6 min )

Intro Have you ever thought or wished that AI assistant like Claude, ChatGPT or your own AI assistant could actually open up your gmail and reply to your customers queries, accessing files from Google drive, updating task status on jira, sending notification on slack when a task status gets updated - without you writing a mountain of glue code? That's exactly the problem what MCP(Model Context Protocol) solves. What is MCP in one line? MCP is an open protocol(standard) that lets any AI application talks to any external tool, services or data resources in a single, secure and standardized way. The pain MCP fixes Before MCP, every new itegration looked like this: Build custom API wrappers Handle auth, rate-limits Repeat these steps for every LLM provider USB-C analogy You can think of MCP like a USB-C port for AI applications. Just like USB-C provides a standardized way to connect your devices to various peripherals or other devices, MCP provides same kind of standardized way to connect AI models to different data resources and tools in plug-n-play manner. Under the hook working Simple example For example, you can ask following: "Show last five emails which I recieved on my gmail account." Security & Governace MCP servers run locally or in your VPC; credentials never leave your machine so much lower chances of leaking. Each tool has its own JSON-Schema inputs, so the malicious request can be blocked before even they are executed. MCP = Universal protocol for all AI applications Read official docs here. https://modelcontextprotocol.io/docs/learn/architecture  ( 3 min )

Hi there, I’m Jaideep Parashar, and this is my official hello to the dev.to community! I didn’t come from Silicon Valley. I didn’t have millions in funding. I didn’t even have a backup plan. What I had was a laptop and a burning desire to do something meaningful with Artificial Intelligence. Today, I run a company called ReThynk AI, I’ve authored 40+ books on AI, and I’m on a mission to help 10 million people move from AI fear to AI fluency. But how did I get here? 🔁 From Stability to the Unknown I had seen how people around me were afraid of AI, thinking it would replace jobs, confuse them, or stay out of reach. I wanted to change that narrative. So I started learning, writing, and building. 🧠 What I Learned Along the Way You don’t need to be a developer to start using AI effectively. Building something valuable isn’t about tools — it’s about clarity, consistency, and courage. I turned prompts into books, books into systems, and systems into solutions. 🎯 Why I’m Here on dev.to Here’s what you can expect from my posts: Prompt Engineering for business, productivity, and creativity AI Workflows using ChatGPT, Python, and No-Code tools Real case studies from ReThynk AI Lab Lessons from writing 40+ AI books AI strategies for solopreneurs, educators, developers, and creators And some behind-the-scenes truths — wins, failures, beliefs 📌 What’s Coming Next? Tomorrow’s post → “10 Real-World Problems I Solved Using Just ChatGPT Prompts” 💬 Let’s Build Together Using AI to solve real problems Building something from zero Finding clarity in chaos Or just making the world a bit better with tech... Then follow me here on dev.to — and let’s ReThynk what’s possible with AI. Feel free to introduce yourself in the comments. 🔗 Connect With Me: Website] 🐙 GitHub | 🐦 Twitter | 📚 Amazon Books  ( 4 min )

In a typical ASP.NET Core application, you might be tempted to place a lot of logic in your controllers or services. As the app grows, this can lead to: Controllers bloated with business logic Services tightly coupled and difficult to test A tangled web of dependencies that becomes a nightmare to maintain Sound familiar? Enter the Mediator pattern, and more specifically, MediatR: a lightweight library that brings this pattern to your .NET applications. The Mediator pattern encourages communication between objects through a central "mediator" rather than direct references. It promotes: Loose coupling between components Single Responsibility in handlers Centralised coordination of behaviour In ASP.NET Core, this means that instead of calling services directly from controllers, we send a requ…  ( 5 min )

I once opened a client’s website and immediately felt like I was transported back to the MySpace era — text overlapping images, buttons dancing on hover like caffeinated frogs, and a rainbow of font colors that screamed “I just discovered CSS!” If you’ve ever felt secondhand embarrassment for a website, you know what I mean. It’s wild how just a few bad CSS decisions can tank the credibility of your entire site. People don’t trust ugly. And if your site looks janky, they bounce — fast. So, let’s call out these rookie (and sometimes criminal) CSS mistakes that make websites look like side projects from a college dorm room. 1. Overusing !important Like It’s Hot Sauce Sure, it gets the job done. But you know what else does? Duct tape. Doesn’t mean you should wrap your whole site in it. .but…  ( 5 min )

If you’re managing a Discord server and want total control over your support workflow and ticket system, then are open‑source & self‑hosted ticket bots the way to go! These give you a lot of customisability, flexibility and ownership over your data. Here are the five most advanced (and popular) self‑hosted Discord ticket bots available in 2025. Open Ticket (open-discord-bots/open-ticket) Discord Tickets (discord-tickets/bot) Ticket‑Bot (Sayrix/Ticket‑Bot) Sentinel Tickets (ralphkb/sentinel‑tickets) Modals Ticket Bot (by thesleax/ticket-bot) Open Ticket (open-discord-bots/open-ticket) Open Ticket is widely regarded as the most advanced self‑hosted Discord ticket bot in 2025. It's made in Typescript/Javascript and offers over 300 configurable options in the config! From HTML transcripts t…  ( 7 min )

In today’s fast-paced digital world, React.js has become the go-to library for building dynamic, responsive, and user-friendly web applications. As web developers, we choose React because it makes complex UI logic manageable, promotes reusable components, and has a vast ecosystem backed by Meta (formerly Facebook). Why React.js? Virtual DOM for Performance Strong Community and Ecosystem Job-Ready Skills React is one of the most in-demand skills in web development today.  ( 3 min )

When I first started learning SQL, joins felt like magic—until they didn’t. Joins are incredibly powerful, but they can also be tricky when you're new. I made a lot of mistakes along the way, and in this post, I’ll share the top 5 that tripped me up (with real examples) and how I fixed them. Hopefully, they’ll save you some time and confusion! Trying FULL OUTER JOIN Directly in MySQL Mistake: SELECT * FROM food_sales FULL OUTER JOIN data_sales ON food_sales.ID = data_sales.ID; I expected this to return all matches plus unmatched rows from both tables. But MySQL threw an error. Fix: MySQL doesn't support FULL OUTER JOIN directly. You need to simulate it using UNION of a LEFT JOIN and RIGHT JOIN. Corrected Code: SELECT fs.ID, fs.City, ds.Product FROM food_sales fs LEFT JOIN data_sales ds …  ( 4 min )

There is nothing more satisfying than building great products that entice your users. However, building a great product requires more than just coding or designing, and that's what I'm learning these days. I am one of those people who believe in building great products at great speed. Every time I build a product, I feel overwhelmed by the numerous UI/UX options available for layout, spacing, typography, and color. Hence, I created a minimal component library for myself, which follows a specific set of rules to avoid being overwhelmed. Introducing: Catalyst UI - A React components library for faster product prototyping. Read the design system here: The Design System Every CatalystUI component, block, and template follows this design system. CatalystUI doesn't force you to follow this desi…  ( 4 min )

Imagine a puzzle game where you have six holes. Each hole holds a colored ball (red, blue or green). To win that round in the game, you have to sort the balls so that all the red ones come first, then the green ones, and finally the blue ones. But you can only compare two balls that are side by side, and if they’re not in the right order, you swap them. You go through the row of balls, checking two at a time. If they’re in the wrong order, you swap them. As you repeat this process, the balls slowly move into the right positions (red moves forward, blue shifts to the back). You continue until no more swaps are needed. That is how the bubble sort algorithm works. So, what is bubble sort? Bubble sort is a type of sorting algorithm that goes through a list of items and arranges the items on th…  ( 6 min )

A child sits alone in their bedroom, asking an AI chatbot about thoughts they dare not share with parents or teachers. The AI responds with fabricated medical advice, manipulative guidance, or harmful misinformation—presented with confident, authoritative language. There are no guardrails here, no adult supervision, no safety net. As generative AI technologies become increasingly embedded in children's lives—from homework help to emotional companionship—the gap between technical advancement and safeguards grows more perilous. This intersection of childhood vulnerability and artificial intelligence presents one of the most urgent ethical challenges of our digital age: when AI systems can lie convincingly to children, who bears responsibility for protecting them from harm? When 12-year-old M…  ( 16 min )

This is a submission for the Algolia MCP Server Challenge I built DevStash, a comprehensive developer knowledge management ecosystem that transforms how developers save, organize, and retrieve code snippets, commands, queries, and notes, etc. Unlike traditional snippet managers, DevStash leverages AI to intelligently analyze and enrich content before storing it in Algolia, creating a truly smart search experience. VS Code Extension: Seamless snippet saving with command Devstash: Save or Ctrl+Alt+S and searching with command Devstash: Search or Ctrl+Alt+D directly in your editor AI-Powered Analysis: Automatic content categorization, language detection, smart tagging, and title generation Intelligent Search: Algolia-powered search with rich metadata and context-aware results Self-Hostable: C…  ( 5 min )

SQL for Real-Time Data: Make Decisions Now! Meenakshi Agarwal ・ Jul 27 #sql #programming #ai #datascience  ( 3 min )

Introduction - The Struggle is Real Ever had one of those days when your code just stubbornly refuse to cooperate, throwing errors that makes no sense and you are just getting crazy trying to fix them? I bet you had! For me it happened yesterday! I was working on the backend for my project and I wanted to work with TypeScript and Express. I worked with Express before, but with JavaScript instead. So I just thought, what could go wrong? And just right then the world started to fall apart... Does TS1259: Module 'cors' can only be default-imported using the 'esModuleInterop' flag sounds familiar to you? Or what about error TS1192: Module 'cors' has no default export? It certainly does to me! So let's fix them! 1. First Problem - Outdated Dependencies My code was very basic: import express…  ( 5 min )

Imagine you run an online store. Would you like to know what people are buying right now, so you can give them a better offer? Or find out next week, when it's too late? Of course — you want to know now. That’s what real-time data means. It’s about seeing what’s happening right this second, not later. 📊 Companies today want to act fast. And guess what? SQL is still one of the best tools for this! Real-time data is like water in a fast river — it’s moving quickly. You need a smart way to look at it and understand it as it flows. That’s where SQL helps! If there’s an issue — like website errors or many failed orders — SQL can help you catch it fast. Mini task: SELECT * FROM payments WHERE status = 'failed' AND payment_time >= NOW() - INTERVAL '10 minute'; See one product selling like cra…  ( 5 min )

As technical founders, we saw the same story over and over: marketers frustrated with clunky ESPs like Mailchimp — stuck with templates, limited automation, and no AI. So we built Cresca: an AI-first email marketing platform designed for builders, founders, and fast-growing teams. Here’s what makes Cresca different: ✅ Built using Node.js, MongoDB, Redis, and Socket.io for blazing-fast real-time email generation On top of that, Cresca isn’t just code — it’s results. We’ve seen: Up to 4x better open rates than Mailchimp 2x faster email setup times using prompt-based generation Higher inbox placement due to smart domain warmups and custom tracking We’re shipping fast and sharing everything. Want to try it? https://cresca.xyz Follow along as we build Cresca in public. And if you’re stuck in legacy email land — you know what to do. buildinpublic #emailmarketing #founders #AI #Cresca  ( 3 min )

If you're still using traditional platforms like Mailchimp, you're missing out on what modern email marketing has evolved into. Cresca is an AI-native email platform built for growth, personalization, and performance. Unlike legacy tools, Cresca empowers users with: Real-time behavioral automation Personalized email generation from simple prompts Inbox placement optimization with AI deliverability A visual builder that adapts to your brand Mailchimp and others were built in the past for a different era of marketing. Cresca is built now — and for what’s coming next. Cresca’s AI engine doesn’t just help you send emails — it helps you generate creative, high-converting templates, track performance in real time, and optimize every campaign without needing to be an expert. Whether you're a solo founder or a growing startup, Cresca gives you the tools to scale email like a pro, with less time and better ROI. Visit https://cresca.xyz and see how modern email marketing should really work. 🚀 Welcome to Cresca — where your emails evolve.  ( 3 min )

A post by Jagriti Srivastava  ( 3 min )

Type: Contract (3–6 months) with potential for extension Project Overview We are developing a cross-platform AR application designed for the dental and surgical sectors, capable of submillimeter-accurate 3D overlays on real-world anatomy and objects. The app integrates AI-driven segmentation, real-time tracking, and high-precision pose estimation for medical components (e.g., brackets, retainers, implants). We’re assembling a small elite engineering team to bring this to life. Open Roles Frontend Engineer (AR/3D Focus) Key Responsibilities: Build a responsive AR interface for mobile (ARKit, ARCore, WebXR) Integrate real-time 3D overlays using Three.js, Unity, or similar Implement real-time camera calibration & distortion correction Ensure overlays are stable, accurate, and submillimeter pr…  ( 4 min )

Today, 27 July, we mark the first 90 days since Snapdom was born. 🚀 In just 3 months, Snapdom has reached: ⭐ 3550+ stars ✅ Web Components and slots @import and @font-face styles 👩‍🔧 Every release brought significant improvements, with a steady evolution focused on true visual fidelity. 🔥 What truly sets Snapdom apart is its speed — it is hands down the fastest DOM capture tool available. What truly sets Snapdom apart is its speed — it is hands down the fastest DOM capture tool available. While other tools like html2canvas, html-to-image, and modern-screenshot may take noticeably longer or face challenges with complex DOMs, Snapdom captures almost instantly, even with deep and dynamic structures. This unmatched speed makes it the go-to solution for real-time apps, visual editors, and any workflow where performance is critical. Our benchmarks prove it out: Snapdom surpasses these alternatives by a wide margin, delivering high-fidelity results without compromising speed. The secret behind this performance lies mainly in Snapdom’s advanced caching system combined with its intelligent CSS class assembly. By efficiently reusing cached styles and building compact CSS increments, Snapdom drastically reduces final bundle size and speeds up style processing, resulting in lightning-fast captures even in the most demanding scenarios. You can check all the progress in the full Changelog, or explore our interactive demos to see what it can do. 💜 Huge thanks to everyone who opened issues, submitted PRs, starred the repo, or helped test.  ( 3 min )

As modern web and mobile apps grow more complex, End-to-End (E2E) testing is critical to ensure seamless user experiences. Having worked across multiple QA stacks using tools like Cypress, Playwright, Appium, and CI/CD pipelines, I’ve compiled essential best practices that every QA engineer should apply in E2E automation. 🧰 1. Choose the Right Tool for the Job Cypress: Great for modern web apps (React, Vue, Angular). Playwright: Powerful cross-browser support and API testing. Appium: Best for mobile (iOS + Android) automation. TestCafe: Lightweight with automatic waits. Selenium: Still reliable for legacy apps. 🔗 Example: npm install cypress --save-dev // cypress/e2e/login.cy.js describe('Login Test', () => { it('logs in successfully', () => { cy.visit('/login'); cy.get('input[…  ( 4 min )

By Shivam Sunel – Performance Marketing & Web Development Expert Does Google Penalize AI-Generated Content? Google doesn’t care who writes the content. It cares about how helpful, reliable, and original that content is. In its official Search Central blog, Google says: “Using automation—including AI—to generate content with the primary purpose of manipulating ranking in search results is a violation.” So, if you're using AI to spam keywords or mass-produce low-value content — yes, you’re at risk. But if you’re using AI as a support tool and adding human oversight, Google has no issue with that. My Real-World Observation: Human-AI Collaboration Wins 100% human-written content 100% AI-written content Human + AI-assisted content (edited, SEO-aligned, and fact-checked) Guess what performs best? You get the speed of AI and the trustworthiness of human refinement. It ranks better, engages users longer, and gets shared more often. What Happens If You Rely Only on AI? ❌ Factual Errors: AI doesn't verify sources. ❌ Generic Content: Lacks depth and personalization. ❌ E-E-A-T Risk: Google doesn’t see any proof of real experience, expertise, or trust. Bottom line? What Actually Helps Google Rank Your Content Search Intent Matching Content Depth Internal Linking E-E-A-T On-Page SEO AI Content in 2025: A Tool, Not a Replacement Keyword clustering Outlining blog structures Explaining technical ideas in simpler ways Generating FAQs and headlines But I never publish AI content without editing. Final Thoughts: Will Google Rank AI Content? If you're a business owner or SEO strategist thinking, My honest advice: Need Help? I’m Shivam Sunel, and I’ve helped businesses grow using performance marketing and SEO-backed content strategies that blend tech with trust. Let’s create content that not only ranks — but converts.  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space I created NexusFlow, a comprehensive intranet homepage that reimagines the modern digital workplace experience. This isn't just another corporate dashboard – it's a thoughtfully crafted digital ecosystem that brings together all the essential elements of workplace collaboration in one beautiful, intuitive interface. NexusFlow addresses the core challenge every modern organization faces: information fragmentation. Instead of jumping between multiple tools and platforms, employees get a unified hub that provides: 1. Personalized Welcome Experience with real-time weather, time, and system status 2. Dynamic Company News Carousel featuring breaking news, achievements, and innovations …  ( 8 min )

WTF is this: Serverless Architecture Ah, the sweet, sweet thrill of not knowing what the heck someone is talking about when they throw around tech buzzwords. Am I right? Today, we're tackling a doozy: Serverless Architecture. Don't worry, I won't make you set up a server farm in your garage or anything (although, if you have the space, go for it). What is Serverless Architecture? Serverless Architecture is a way of building and running applications without, well, servers. Or at least, without worrying about them. Think of it like a restaurant. You go in, order food, and enjoy your meal without ever thinking about the kitchen, the stoves, or the poor souls flipping burgers behind the scenes. You just care about the end result: a delicious burger. In traditional architecture, you'd need to s…  ( 4 min )

👋 Introduction Hey everyone! 👋 Welcome to my capstone project "Malware Detection Using Android App Permissions" built as part of my learning journey with NxtWave. This project is a great example of how we can apply basic yet powerful machine learning concepts to solve real-world problems without diving into heavy or complex algorithms. Many Android apps request multiple permissions like access to your location, SMS, or microphone. While some are necessary, others may indicate malicious intent. So I asked: "Can we detect malware just by analyzing the permissions an app asks for?" Build a supervised machine learning classifier that determines whether an Android app is benign or malicious, using only the permissions it requests. You won't find XGBoost, Random Forests, or deep learning he…  ( 14 min )

Load Data, Clean, and Transform in Power BI Video reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP-AxNi6uxo Download and install Power BI from the official Microsoft website. It's free for personal use and includes all the features you need to get started. Video timestamp: 1:50 - 2:26 Getting your data into Power BI is straightforward: Prepare your data: Download your Excel file and save it in an easily accessible folder Open Power BI Desktop and click "Get Data" → "Excel" Select your file: Power BI will show you all available tables and sheets in your workbook Choose what to import: Select the specific sheets or tables you want (you can select multiple) Click "Load" to bring the data into Power BI What if your data needs work? Numbers showing as text, messy formatting, or inconsistent data…  ( 5 min )

Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) is often the first step in grasping a fair idea of a dataset. It not only lays the foundation for subsequent steps like feature engineering and building models to fit the given data, but is invaluable in providing condensed tabular and visual analyses of large datasets. Whenever you first get a dataset df, you should do light EDA on it. These are the must-dos in quick succession : df.shape : gives the dimension of the dataframe df.head() : the first impression df.describe() : central tendencies of numeric columns (ref: https://youtube.com/watch?v=g2OpfqWi2tM) df.info() : to visually detect null values in a column, which can be imputed or dropped using .fillna() or .drop() respectively. You can also get the null values from df.isnull().sum() separate …  ( 5 min )

Ever wondered if you could predict the price of Dogecoin with the power of modern web tech and a sprinkle of meme magic? Me too! So I built a dashboard that does exactly that—using Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and FastAPI. Is it accurate? Well, it’s at least as accurate as your average crypto influencer’s tweets. 🐕 Why Dogecoin? Why This Project? Dogecoin is the only crypto with a Shiba Inu mascot and a cult following that can send it “to the moon” on a whim. I wanted to build a dashboard that predicts Dogecoin prices, looks cool, and is as easy to use as buying a meme coin at 3am. 🧩 Tech Stack (a.k.a. The Meme Machine) 1. Frontend: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS (for those sweet gradients) 2. Backend: FastAPI (Python, because AI sounds fancier in Python) 3. UI Components: Custom and shadcn/ui (because why not) ✨ Features (Much Wow) - Live Dogecoin price prediction (or at least, a very convincing mock) - Interactive dashboard UI (click buttons, feel powerful) - Instantly switch between a mock API and a “real” backend - Modern design with reusable card components (so you can flex on your dev friends) 🏗️ Architecture (It’s Not Rocket Science… Or Is It?) Frontend: Next.js + React fetches predictions and displays them in a dashboard that’s prettier than your portfolio site. Backend: FastAPI provides a /predict endpoint for real or meme predictions. Toggle a variable to switch between “real” and “mock” predictions. It’s like flipping a coin, but with more code. 🔗 Try It Yourself! Want to see the code or run the dashboard yourself? https://github.com/TROJANmocX/Dogecoin-Dashboard Remember: If this dashboard predicts Dogecoin will reach the moon, it’s probably just reflecting my hopes and dreams. 🚀🌕 Much wow, very finance, such dashboard.”  ( 4 min )

📅 Date: July 28 Learn how to get started with open source, become a PA/Mentor, and join programs like GSSoC, OSCI, SWOC and more! 🎟️ Register here: https://www.elitecoders.xyz/events/1 Don’t miss out. @nishantelite  ( 3 min )

"Bas ek storage bucket hai s3 toh... "kaise query karein SQL?" Lo bhai, ab mil gaya solution – Amazon S3 Tables! AWS be like: 😎 Amazon S3 Tables make your S3 intelligent enough to manage analytics workloads – bina zyada jhanjhat ke – with tools that improve query performance and lower table storage costs. Yeh tables specially banaye gaye hain for tabular data jaise: 📢 Ad impressions 📈 Streaming sensor readings 💸 Daily transactions Just like a traditional database table — rows and columns, bhai! Amazon S3 Tables introduce a new bucket type called the table bucket. Yeh bucket store karta hai tables as sub-resources Tables stored in Apache Iceberg format (future-proof!) Perfect for big data workflows & data lakes Once your data is stored in S3 Table Buckets, aap SQL jaisa query likh sak…  ( 6 min )

Introduction While studying for AWS SAA (Solutions Architect Associate) certification, I encountered the question "What are ephemeral ports?" So I decided to research and summarize this topic! Ephemeral ports are dynamically allocated port numbers temporarily used by client-side applications. As you know,The word "ephemeral" means "temporary" or "transient," and true to its name, these are short-lived ports that exist only during the duration of a communication session. While server applications typically listen on fixed well-known ports (port 80 for HTTP, port 443 for HTTPS, etc.), client-side applications need different port numbers for each connection. This is where the operating system automatically selects and assigns unused port numbers - this mechanism is what ephemeral ports are …  ( 4 min )

🚀 Free Cloudflare security toolkit (WAF rules, DDoS protection, HTTP headers, AI Bot Control). Perfect for Bitcoin artists, indie creators, and anyone valuing freedom & safety. 🔒✨ This guide will help you protect your website using Cloudflare. It includes firewall rules, DDoS protection, security headers, and bot settings. It includes: ✅ Firewall rules My Cloudflare rule is: ✅ Tested and safe ZERO TRUST approach https://github.com/buybitart/cloudflare-security-art  ( 3 min )

Security Briefing: Security Flaw Analysis Security Advisory This security vulnerability analysis provides comprehensive insights into identified threats and recommended mitigation strategies. Classification: High severity security issue Reference: Internal security assessment Source: unknown Comprehensive security assessment conducted on identified vulnerability vectors. This security issue represents a significant risk factor requiring immediate organizational attention and strategic response planning. Primary Risk Factors: System availability and integrity concerns Data confidentiality exposure potential Authentication and authorization vulnerabilities Network security boundary violations Impact Classification: Technical Impact: System compromise potential Business Impact:…  ( 4 min )

I'm thrilled to share that I've earned the Prompt Design in Vertex AI skill badge—an introductory certification in Machine Learning & AI from Google Cloud Skills Boost. This hands-on learning experience honed my skills in crafting effective prompts, exploring multimodal AI capabilities, and using Vertex AI to build real-world generative AI applications. The course is structured around four interactive modules and a challenge lab. Here’s what I learned: Prompt engineering fundamentals: zero-shot, few-shot, and chain-of-thought techniques, as well as system instructions for structured AI behavior. Multimodal prompting with Gemini: design prompts using images, video, and structured data to guide AI in interpreting visual inputs. Using Vertex AI Studio and SDK: test and refine prompts via t…  ( 5 min )

In local development, MCP Inspector offers a smooth debugging interface. But what happens when your MCP server runs in the cloud or on a remote machine? This article focuses on how to inspect and interact with remotely hosted MCP servers using Inspector, all without writing custom code or SSHing into the machine. MCP Inspector connects to remote servers using streamable HTTP (also called SSE, or Server-Sent Events). You start Inspector using the CLI: npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector Once open in your browser, select streamable-http as the transport and paste the remote server URL (like https://yourworkers.dev/sse). Inspector then sends JSON-RPC requests to that endpoint and receives streamed responses in real time1. Inspector also supports servers that require authentication. If the en…  ( 4 min )

The Tea App leak, the myth of the perfect database, and why outsourcing identity, auth, payments, and other modules is the only sane move when starting a startup. On 24 July 2025 a magnet link started circulating on Telegram. Inside the torrent: 30 000 selfies, driver's licences, and geolocation logs lifted from Tea, the women-only review app. The total size? 60 GB. No fancy hacking was needed, just an open Firebase bucket and a curious researcher. If you still believe "our database will be the safest ever," this leak is your neon sign saying no, it won't. Every headline of the last decade tells the same story: Yahoo (3 B accounts), Equifax (147 M SSNs), OPM (21 M clearance files), Facebook (533 M phone numbers). The safest database never existed. Remember when eCitizen exposed thousan…  ( 6 min )

Tailwind CSS makes it surprisingly easy to add smooth, interactive animations to your UI — all without writing a single line of custom CSS. Whether you want to scale, rotate, or fade an element when a user hovers, Tailwind’s utility classes offer simple and effective ways to do it. In this post, we’ll look at how to create common hover animations using Tailwind’s built-in utilities. These effects are great for improving microinteractions on buttons, cards, images, or any interactive UI component. The easiest animation you can add is a scale transformation on hover: Hover over me hover:scale-105: Scales the element to 105% when hovered transition-transform: Enables smooth animation for tran…  ( 6 min )

Threat Advisory: Security Flaw Defense Technical Summary This vulnerability represents a significant security concern requiring immediate technical assessment and remediation. Vulnerability Details: CVE Identifier: Assessment pending Risk Level: High Technical Classification: Advanced exploitation vector The vulnerability can be exploited through several technical vectors: Memory Corruption: Direct memory manipulation leading to code execution Input Validation Bypass: Malformed input processing vulnerabilities Race Condition Exploitation: Timing-based attack vectors Protocol Manipulation: Network protocol abuse techniques System-Level Effects: Arbitrary code execution capabilities Memory space corruption potential Process privilege escalation vectors Network service compromise scenarios Technical researchers have identified multiple exploitation paths: # Example technical validation curl -X POST "https://target/api/endpoint" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"payload": "validation_test"}' Input Sanitization: Implement strict input validation Memory Protection: Enable stack canaries and ASLR Network Filtering: Deploy deep packet inspection Process Isolation: Implement sandboxing mechanisms Code Auditing: Comprehensive source code review Automated Testing: Continuous security testing integration Architecture Review: Security-by-design implementation Runtime Protection: Advanced endpoint detection Deploy intrusion detection signatures Implement memory protection mechanisms Configure network-level filtering rules Enable comprehensive audit logging Apply security patches immediately Harden system configurations Monitor for exploitation attempts Implement backup and recovery procedures Technical vulnerability databases Security research publications Exploitation technique documentation Mitigation strategy guidelines Technical analysis conducted by cybersecurity research team. Implement protections immediately.  ( 3 min )

Unlocking the Spiritual Operating System of Your Life Just as gravity shapes our physical world, universal spiritual principles quietly govern our inner lives. These principles serve as the guiding currents for our personal growth, relationships, and sense of purpose, inviting us to explore their profound impact on our everyday experiences. Consider these spiritual laws as the operating system that runs in the background of your life. You may not see them at work, but they influence every aspect of your existence. By learning how to navigate these principles, you can shift from feeling like a passive passenger to actively steering your own life. Dan Millman's book, The Laws of Spirit, delves into these insightful principles, which act as a roadmap for self-discovery. Here are three pivot…  ( 4 min )

Threat Intelligence: Security Flaw Exploitation Technical Summary This vulnerability represents a significant security concern requiring immediate technical assessment and remediation. Vulnerability Details: CVE Identifier: Assessment pending Risk Level: High Technical Classification: Advanced exploitation vector The vulnerability can be exploited through several technical vectors: Memory Corruption: Direct memory manipulation leading to code execution Input Validation Bypass: Malformed input processing vulnerabilities Race Condition Exploitation: Timing-based attack vectors Protocol Manipulation: Network protocol abuse techniques System-Level Effects: Arbitrary code execution capabilities Memory space corruption potential Process privilege escalation vectors Network service compromise scenarios Technical researchers have identified multiple exploitation paths: # Example technical validation curl -X POST "https://target/api/endpoint" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"payload": "validation_test"}' Input Sanitization: Implement strict input validation Memory Protection: Enable stack canaries and ASLR Network Filtering: Deploy deep packet inspection Process Isolation: Implement sandboxing mechanisms Code Auditing: Comprehensive source code review Automated Testing: Continuous security testing integration Architecture Review: Security-by-design implementation Runtime Protection: Advanced endpoint detection Deploy intrusion detection signatures Implement memory protection mechanisms Configure network-level filtering rules Enable comprehensive audit logging Apply security patches immediately Harden system configurations Monitor for exploitation attempts Implement backup and recovery procedures Technical vulnerability databases Security research publications Exploitation technique documentation Mitigation strategy guidelines Technical analysis conducted by cybersecurity research team. Implement protections immediately.  ( 3 min )

This article proposes a clean approach to make API endpoint code more maintainable by avoiding repeated failure-handling code. We’ll explore different ways to control flow and map domain results to HTTP responses using the Result pattern. In Web API development, beyond handling success scenarios, you must handle failures and return appropriate HTTP status codes. Let’s consider the following controller example: [ApiController] public class PaymentsController(IPaymentService paymentService): ControllerBase { [HttpPost("payments/new")] public async Task NewPayment(NewPaymentInput model) { CreatedPayment payment = paymentService.Create(model.Map()); return Ok(payment); } } And the PaymentService. public class PaymentService: IPaymentService { public Cre…  ( 7 min )

Critical Security Flaw: Security Flaw Techniques Technical Summary This vulnerability represents a significant security concern requiring immediate technical assessment and remediation. Vulnerability Details: CVE Identifier: Assessment pending Risk Level: High Technical Classification: Advanced exploitation vector The vulnerability can be exploited through several technical vectors: Memory Corruption: Direct memory manipulation leading to code execution Input Validation Bypass: Malformed input processing vulnerabilities Race Condition Exploitation: Timing-based attack vectors Protocol Manipulation: Network protocol abuse techniques System-Level Effects: Arbitrary code execution capabilities Memory space corruption potential Process privilege escalation vectors Network service compromise scenarios Technical researchers have identified multiple exploitation paths: # Example technical validation curl -X POST "https://target/api/endpoint" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"payload": "validation_test"}' Input Sanitization: Implement strict input validation Memory Protection: Enable stack canaries and ASLR Network Filtering: Deploy deep packet inspection Process Isolation: Implement sandboxing mechanisms Code Auditing: Comprehensive source code review Automated Testing: Continuous security testing integration Architecture Review: Security-by-design implementation Runtime Protection: Advanced endpoint detection Deploy intrusion detection signatures Implement memory protection mechanisms Configure network-level filtering rules Enable comprehensive audit logging Apply security patches immediately Harden system configurations Monitor for exploitation attempts Implement backup and recovery procedures Technical vulnerability databases Security research publications Exploitation technique documentation Mitigation strategy guidelines Technical analysis conducted by cybersecurity research team. Implement protections immediately.  ( 3 min )

Cybersecurity Deep Dive: Security Vulnerability Technical Summary This vulnerability represents a significant security concern requiring immediate technical assessment and remediation. Vulnerability Details: CVE Identifier: Assessment pending Risk Level: High Technical Classification: Advanced exploitation vector The vulnerability can be exploited through several technical vectors: Memory Corruption: Direct memory manipulation leading to code execution Input Validation Bypass: Malformed input processing vulnerabilities Race Condition Exploitation: Timing-based attack vectors Protocol Manipulation: Network protocol abuse techniques System-Level Effects: Arbitrary code execution capabilities Memory space corruption potential Process privilege escalation vectors Network service compromise scenarios Technical researchers have identified multiple exploitation paths: # Example technical validation curl -X POST "https://target/api/endpoint" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"payload": "validation_test"}' Input Sanitization: Implement strict input validation Memory Protection: Enable stack canaries and ASLR Network Filtering: Deploy deep packet inspection Process Isolation: Implement sandboxing mechanisms Code Auditing: Comprehensive source code review Automated Testing: Continuous security testing integration Architecture Review: Security-by-design implementation Runtime Protection: Advanced endpoint detection Deploy intrusion detection signatures Implement memory protection mechanisms Configure network-level filtering rules Enable comprehensive audit logging Apply security patches immediately Harden system configurations Monitor for exploitation attempts Implement backup and recovery procedures Technical vulnerability databases Security research publications Exploitation technique documentation Mitigation strategy guidelines Technical analysis conducted by cybersecurity research team. Implement protections immediately.  ( 3 min )

✨️✨️Today, I learned several new concepts in Data Analytics✨️✨️ ● How to use all types of charts effectively ● How to create tables in Excel ● What is a Pivot Table and how to use it ● Used Excel formulas like SUM, IF, and AVERAGE ● How to use Slicer and Filter for better data control ● Learned how to create and analyze data using Line Charts Daily Step by step, I learn Data Analyst . It is used to become a data analytics! 💻  ( 3 min )

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space I designed and developed a responsive intranet homepage tailored for internal office use. Live Site : Preview View Key Features Dynamic Api Integration: Instead of hardcoding API keys, I created a flexible function that extracts all keys dynamically and accesses user info based on their index, improving scalability and maintainability Search Functionality : This includes a live search bar that filters and displays user cards matching the input, enhancing usability. User Info Cards : Each user card is clickable, displaying detailed information in a smooth transition. Monthly Birthday Edition : Accessible via a hamburger menu, this section shows which employees have birthdays in the current month and the age they are turning. Responsive Design : The interface adapts to various screen sizes, ensuring a consistent user experience across devices. Dark Mode Toggle : A toggle function allows users to switch between themes for better accessibility. Performance-Oriented UI : Used CSS transitions and minimal DOM manipulations to ensure fast rendering and user-friendly animations. This project focuses on simplicity with powerful functionality, aiming to serve as a clean, dynamic, and engaging homepage for internal office teams.  ( 3 min )

Your API is Cute, But Where's the Real Backend? - Part 2 🤔 In Part 1, we ran the kitchen - took orders, routed them to the right chefs, and served our hungry users. A guy in a stained T-shirt walks through the back door claiming he's "new kitchen staff." In a restaurant, identity matters. So does it in your backend. Think of JWTs (JSON Web Tokens) as guest passes. Without one, you're not getting a seat, let alone the special menu. 🧂 How it works: // User logs in → you give them a signed token { "userId": "12345", "role": "admin", "exp": 1724102400 } // Client sends it in every request Authorization: Bearer // You verify it on every incoming request 🔐 No token, no service. Go grab a reservation. An order slip comes in: "One 🍔 burger with alert("HAH!") sauce a…  ( 6 min )

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space At my workplace, we use a legacy corporate CRM - honestly, it feels ancient. That got me thinking: what if we could transform boring work routines into an engaging adventure? I've always dreamed of being at the forefront of a company that builds amazing games, and little by little, I’m working towards that vision. Now, I’m excited to share with you the prototype of LazyCats - a game developer’s intranet portal! Design philosophy: Game Development from the Inside Out The architecture of experience • The Dashboard greets you with a warm welcome and fresh stats. • Team showcases your “guild” of developers, their skills and roles. • Tasks turns planning into a strategy game. • The…  ( 6 min )

🚨 Most frontend projects don’t fail because of bad code. They fail because of chaotic structure. After working on real-world apps with growing teams and evolving features, I’ve realized: That’s why I wrote this new article: 👉 “Build Features, Not Folders”: Scalable React Architecture for Frontend System Design Link I go into: Why file-based routing isn’t enough for serious apps The power of feature-first thinking How to design folders that scale with your team A simple diagram that makes things click. This is Week 1 of a new series I’m writing — designed to help frontend engineers write cleaner, more scalable code. 🧠 If you're building with React, Next.js, Remix or Expo — this is for you. 🔖 Topics: #React #FrontendDevelopment #SoftwareArchitecture #WebDev #CleanCode Let me know your thoughts — and feel free to share how your team structures projects!  ( 3 min )

🎯 Today's Quick Coding Tip (JavaScript) Instead of getting a nasty TypeError when a property doesn’t exist, optional chaining safely returns undefined. 🔍 Example: javascript 👨‍💻 I'm learning and sharing something new every day. 🔗 GitHub: https://github.com/soikot026 📌 #JavaScript #CodingTips #WebDevelopment #DeveloperLife #LearnToCode  ( 3 min )

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The days of “just blogging” and hoping for bookings are over, especially in luxury travel. Today’s travelers are savvy, impatient, and spoiled for choice. If you want your brand to stand out (and convert), you need more than pretty photos and a few keywords. You need a strategic SEO funnel that guides dreamers from inspiration to booking, step by step. In this post, I’ll break down how I build high-converting SEO funnels for luxury travel brands, with actionable steps you can use right away. Understand the Luxury Traveler’s Journey Luxury travelers don’t just search,they dream, compare, and validate before they book. Your funnel should match their mindset at every stage: Top of Funnel (Inspiration): Create Content for Every Stage Top of Funnel: Dreamy listicles, destination guides, and inspiration galleries. Example: “7 Private Island Resorts That Redefine Luxury in the Maldives” Middle of Funnel: Comparisons, reviews, and detailed itineraries. Example: “Four Seasons vs. Ritz-Carlton Bali: Which Is Right for You?” Bottom of Funnel: Booking pages, FAQs, and trust signals (testimonials, awards, and real guest photos). Optimize for Both SEO and AEO Build Trust and Authority Guide Users Seamlessly Measure, Learn, and Refine Conclusion A high-converting SEO funnel isn’t about chasing every keyword, it’s about understanding your audience, mapping their journey, and building trust at every step. In luxury travel, every detail matters. Start with these steps, and you’ll turn more dreamers into delighted guests. What’s your biggest challenge with SEO in travel? Drop a comment below, I’d love to help!  ( 4 min )

The picture of this article is the output of Claude, using a local MCP server that gives it the output of the ls -l command on a given path. Notice how the LLM likes to praise me, exaggerating a bit, In my opinion this is just a way to keep your users hooked on their product. Who doesn't like to be praised and approved with everything they say, right? :D Hello everyone, I wanted to write an article on MCP servers since I just written one in Python last week. Theory​ MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, and it is a standardized protocol designed to connect LLMs with tools, resources and prompt templates. Tools are functions that get executed by LLMs on demand. This is quite nice because once you have an MCP server set up you can use it with multiple LLMs, imagine the model calls your serv…  ( 8 min )

I’m a full-stack & Blockchain developer with a strong focus on Next.js and Node.js, and I specialize in building clean, scalable applications from frontend to backend. Here’s how I match your requirements: I’m used to tight timelines and iterative development, and I always aim for clean code and practical delivery. If you are seeking a web dev to cooperate with you, let me know. Thank you for reading.  ( 3 min )

Body I'm currently trying to recreate a website design I really like — it's this one built with Framer: https://kajo-template.framer.website/?via=pawelgola I love the scroll interaction: The left side stays fixed while the right side scrolls. After scrolling around 200vh, the project section scrolls over and stacks on top of the previous content. I’m trying to rebuild this layout myself, but I’m stuck getting the scrolling and section stacking to work correctly. I'd really appreciate any guidance or help fixing the scroll/stacking behavior https://github.com/JP-juniorr/website_personal) Thanks in advance!  ( 3 min )

Dati, informazioni, conoscenza e saggezza: un viaggio attraverso il modello DIKW Ciao devs! 👋 Oggi parliamo di qualcosa che sembra astratto ma è fondamentale per come lavoriamo con i dati: il modello DIKW. Molti lo usano come se fosse ovvio, ma c'è molto di più sotto la superficie. Andiamo a scoprirlo! Cos'è il modello DIKW? Un esempio pratico: aprire un conto di risparmio Dati: numeri senza contesto 100€ Informazioni: dati in contesto Capitale: la somma di denaro depositata, ad esempio 100€. Conoscenza: azioni basate su informazioni Se vuoi risparmiare, sai quanto guadagnerai. Saggezza: comprendere il quadro generale Potresti credere che risparmiare e investire ti renderà ricco nel tempo. La saggezza implica riconoscere queste complessità e adattarsi di conseguenza. Come ha detto Alex Bennett, possiamo considerare la conoscenza come la capacità di intraprendere azioni efficaci in situazioni varie e incerte. Ma la vera sfida è raggiungere la saggezza, che richiede di andare oltre le nostre illusioni e comprendere i principi più ampi che governano i sistemi in cui operiamo. Quindi, la prossima volta che lavorate con i dati, pensate a come potete trasformarli in informazioni, conoscenza e infine saggezza. Buon coding! 🚀  ( 4 min )

Windows ContextMenu Manager Windows ContextMenu Manager is a graphical tool designed to help users manage and customize the Windows right-click (context) menu with ease. Built with a modern UI and powered by Tauri and React, this application provides a safe and user-friendly way to enable, disable, and organize contextmenu items for both Windows 10 and Windows 11. ⚠️ Early Development Warning: Please backup your registry before making any changes! https://github.com/ahaoboy/windows-contextmenu-manager-tauri  ( 3 min )

Pivoting in Internal Networks: Traversing the Labyrinth Introduction In the realm of cybersecurity, gaining initial access to a network is often only the first step for an attacker. To reach their target – be it sensitive data, critical infrastructure, or specific systems – they frequently need to move laterally within the network. This process, known as pivoting, involves leveraging a compromised system as a stepping stone to access other systems that might not be directly accessible from the attacker's initial foothold. Pivoting is a crucial technique for penetration testers to simulate real-world attack scenarios, and for defenders to understand potential attack paths. This article delves into the concept of pivoting in internal networks, outlining its prerequisites, advantages, disa…  ( 7 min )

State management defines how your Angular app behaves - and how maintainable it is in the long run. Choosing the right strategy affects everything from performance to developer productivity. Should you ride the new wave with Signals, lean into the structure of NgRx, or embrace the flexibility of RxJS? In this article, we'll explore each approach in detail, compare them side-by-side, and offer practical guidance to help you choose the best fit for your application. As Angular apps grow, managing state - the dynamic data driving behavior and UI - becomes essential. Structured state management ensures your app stays organized, testable, and scalable. Application state is any data that changes over time. It can be: Local (component-specific): e.g. an open dropdown. Global (shared): e.g. auth…  ( 8 min )

🖥️Understanding systemctl: The Heartbeat of Modern Linux If you've been working with Linux systems, especially more recent distributions, you've undoubtedly come across systemctl. It's the primary command-line tool for controlling systemd, the modern system and service manager that has become the de-facto standard for many Linux distributions. But what exactly is systemctl, why is it so prevalent, and what did we use before it? Let's dive in. For decades, the traditional Unix/Linux boot process was managed by SysVinit (System V init). It was a straightforward, sequential process. Services were started based on runlevels, and scripts in /etc/init.d/ handled service startup and shutdown. While robust for its time, SysVinit had several limitations: Sequential Booting: Services started one …  ( 6 min )

Struggling with boring notes, confusing topics, or stressful viva questions? These AI-powered prompts turn your study sessions into smart, fun, and effective learning experiences. Whether you’re a college student, exam warrior, or just love to learn — these will make your life easier.👇 1️⃣ Turn Notes Into Flashcards 🃏 2️⃣ Explain My Mistakes ❌➡️✅ 3️⃣ Turn Boring Topics Into Fun 🍿🎨 4️⃣ Debate With Me ⚖️🧠 5️⃣ Convert Notes to Mind Map 🧠🗺️ 6️⃣ Prepare Me for Viva 🎤📚 7️⃣ Simplify & Translate 🌍🗣️ 📌 Prompt: Simplify this topic and translate it into Hindi (or any language): [topic] 💡 Struggling with technical English? This prompt breaks complex topics into simple language and even translates for better understanding.  ( 4 min )

In today's fast-paced software development landscape, the demand for speed, quality, and automation has never been higher. From intelligent task planning to autonomous testing and DevOps orchestration, a new wave of AI-powered tools is emerging, designed not just to assist developers and QA engineers, but to act on their behalf In this article, we explore 5 cutting-edge platforms and open-source projects that leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) and agentic frameworks to automate workflows, generate tests, debug code, and manage infrastructure, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI in software engineering In the full article there are 5 tools discussed as well as feedback from the community, here is the link for medium members Plandex - The AI Task Planner for DevOps Automation plandex-ai/plandex Overview: AnyAny.js - CLI Framework for AI Agents modalqa/anyany.js Overview: CodeOps AI - Your DevOps Copilot https://getcodeops.ai Overview: 🎯 Final Thoughts: AI Agents Are the New DevOps & QA Superpower Increase productivity Reduce errors Accelerate release cycles Enhance quality through deeper analysis As the AI-agent ecosystem continues to mature, teams that embrace and experiment with these tools will gain a competitive edge in both innovation and delivery speed In the full article there are 5 tools discussed as well as feedback from the community, here is the link for medium members  ( 4 min )

Hey there, Linux adventurers! 👋 Ever plugged in a USB drive and wondered how your system "sees" it? Or perhaps you've pondered how different storage devices seamlessly integrate into your Linux directory structure? You're in the right place! This post will demystify the essential concepts of mounting and unmounting filesystems in Linux, equipping you with the knowledge to control your storage like a pro. Get ready to connect and disconnect with confidence! 🎮 In Linux (and Unix-like systems), everything is a file. But how do your separate storage devices (like hard drives, USB sticks, network shares, or even CD/DVDs) become part of this unified file system tree? That's where mounting comes in! Think of mounting as connecting a new branch (your storage device's filesystem) to an existing …  ( 6 min )

Introduction: The Necessity of Locking in Database Systems In the intricate world of database management systems (DBMS), the ability to support multiple users or processes accessing and modifying data simultaneously is both a powerful feature and a significant challenge. Databases must ensure that data remains accurate, consistent, and reliable, even when numerous transactions—logical units of work involving operations like reading, writing, or updating data—are executed concurrently. This is where locking comes into play, serving as a critical mechanism within concurrency control to manage access to shared data and prevent conflicts that could compromise data integrity. Locking is essential for upholding the ACID properties (Atomicity, Consistency, Isolation, Durability) that define rel…  ( 12 min )

⚡ Whether you're an embedded systems developer, a server room manager, or an IoT hobbyist — choosing the right tape could literally mean the difference between safety and disaster. When we talk about hardware setups or wiring jobs, we often focus on boards, components, or tools. But ask anyone who's spent hours debugging a panel, and they’ll tell you: a reliable electrical tape is gold. That’s why today we’re diving into professional-grade electrical tapes — what makes them different, why they matter, and where to get them. Here’s what high-quality tapes can do for your electrical setups: ✅ Insulate exposed wires to avoid shorts and shocks ✅ Organize control panels and server racks neatly ✅ Label complex networks or circuits ✅ Survive harsh environments (heat, humidity, UV, chemicals) …  ( 4 min )

Always verify links before clicking In today's digital world, malicious links are one of the most common cybersecurity threats. Whether through email, social media, or messaging apps, attackers constantly try to trick users into visiting dangerous websites. This guide will teach you how to identify and avoid malicious links while providing tools to check suspicious URLs. Malicious links direct users to websites that may: Install malware on your device Steal login credentials (phishing) Execute drive-by downloads Scam users for money Harvest personal information The most common attack vector, where attackers impersonate legitimate organizations. Red flags: Urgent action required ("Your account will be closed!") Generic greetings ("Dear Customer") Suspicious sender addresses (support@amaz0n.…  ( 4 min )

Check if the device's location services are currently enabled. Prompt the user with a native Android popup to enable location services if they are off. This guide is designed to be easy to follow, even for those new to React Native or native Android development. These files contain the actual Android code that will run on the user's device. LocationEnablerModule.kt) This file contains the main logic for checking the location status and showing the popup. Navigate to android/app/src/main/java/com/your-app-name/. > Tip: Your app name is the package name you see in other files in this directory, like MainActivity.kt. Create a new file named LocationEnablerModule.kt. Copy and paste the following code into the new file. package com.kolkata // IMPORTANT: Change "com.kolkata" to your app's p…  ( 6 min )

Introduction: The Importance of Transactions in Databases In the world of database management systems (DBMS), transactions are the fundamental units of work that ensure data is manipulated in a reliable and consistent manner. A transaction is a sequence of operations—such as reading, writing, updating, or deleting data—that must be completed as a whole. If any part of the transaction fails, the entire operation must be undone to prevent partial updates that could leave the database in an inconsistent state. This process of undoing a transaction is known as a rollback. But why do transactions get rolled back, especially when multiple operations "clash" or conflict with one another? And how does a database system decide when and how to roll back a transaction? These questions lie at the he…  ( 12 min )

🚀 Introducing DevToolbox — A Centralized Developer Toolkit Hey devs 👋, I’m super excited to share DevToolbox — a developer-first tool that brings all your favorite UI/UX utilities into one simple, fast, and responsive app. 🧩 UI Components – Ready-to-use Tailwind + ShadCN design snippets. 🔍 Lucide Icons – Search, preview, and copy clean icons. 🎨 Color & Gradient Tools – Pick palettes or generate smooth gradients. 🔤 Google Fonts & Tailwind Fonts – Filter, preview, and grab CSS-ready fonts. 🛠️ Developer Tools – Vercel, Netlify, Neon, GitHub repo starter links. 🤖 AI Tools for Developers – A section dedicated to code/gen AI tools. 🧠 Commands Library – Terminal & dev commands across frameworks. 🚀 All-in-One Place – No more hopping tabs. Focus on building! When I started learning frontend development, I used to spend hours searching for the right fonts, icons, and color combinations. I realized there was no central place to find it all — so I created DevToolbox to make life easier for beginners and experienced devs alike. Built using React + TypeScript, styled with Tailwind CSS, and deployed on Vercel. 👉 https://dev-tool-box-jatin.vercel.app/ Let me know your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions. And if it helps you, please give it a share 🙌 HappyCoding 💻✨  ( 3 min )

The World's Largest Hackathon started with a single prompt—and ended up reshaping the way I think about building. I didn’t go in expecting life-changing revelations. I went in expecting a fun challenge, a few late nights, and maybe a cool demo by the end. But what I got was a deeper connection to the why behind my work. My project didn’t launch with a bang. It didn’t go viral or catch investor attention. But what it did do was remind me that finishing something is a win in itself. Throughout the hackathon, I learned to: Ship fast, and polish later Turn vague ideas into usable tools with Bolt.new Design for simplicity, not complexity Using Bolt.new as my foundation taught me a lot about building smart—not hard. I explored: Prompt engineering for logic flows and interfaces Rapid prototyping with AI as a partner Structuring apps with modular, testable components I got better at thinking like a builder who respects both time and user attention. That’s a lesson I’m carrying forward. The hackathon might be over, but the app is far from done. I’m not continuing development or slowly shaping it into something more polished and ready for real-world use. I'm using it as a stepping stone into something bigger because now i have learnt how to build and not just to build for building but to build with purpose. And I’m planning future builds with the same lean, idea-first approach I practiced here. Small, useful, and real. This hackathon taught me that momentum matters more than medals. That building fast is a skill. That the act of creating something out of nothing still feels like magic, every time. And that sometimes, showing up, building something honest, and hitting "Submit" is the real win. See you at the next hack. ✌️  ( 4 min )

Hey there, Linux enthusiasts! 👋 Ever felt lost in the labyrinth of rpm, yum, and dnf commands? Wondered what makes them tick, or why we even have different tools for what seems like the same job? You're in for a treat! This post will demystify Linux package management, taking you on a journey from the foundational RPM to the advanced capabilities of DNF. Get ready to level up your Linux game! 🎮 Think of RPM as the bedrock of package management on Red Hat-based systems (like Fedora, CentOS, RHEL, openSUSE). It's a low-level tool that deals directly with .rpm files. Foundation: It's the core format for packaging, distributing, installing, and managing software. Querying Power: You can dig deep into package information, whether installed or not. Verification: Checks the integrity of i…  ( 6 min )

I found the following question on StackOverflow: How do I get my image to appear on my webpage? —StackOverflow I improved the question into: how do I make images appear on localhost? I do that because I was having that problem, and I could not explain the issue. Also, if that person asks the question in the context of an online website, the problem will be very easy to solve. This article answers both scenarios. In a computer, developers can activate localhost anywhere within their file system. They can start their localhost from the Desktop folder if they are on Windows. We use the following file structure for the working directory: my-project/ ├─ images/ │  ├─ panda.png ├─ index.html As an example, I can activate a localhost with the following steps: I start a localhost from Desktop. I …  ( 4 min )

How I’m architecting and building a scalable, multi-tenant document processing system. We've all been there—drowning in documents scattered across emails, cloud drives, and local folders. Important information buried in PDFs, critical insights lost in meeting notes, and that one crucial document that you know exists but can't find when you need it most. After experiencing this pain point repeatedly in my development work, I decided to build NeuroStash: an open-source knowledge management system designed to ingest, process, and intelligently extract information from document which can be self-hosted. But this isn't just another file storage solution—it's a production-ready system built with scalability, security, and developer experience in mind. NeuroStash |- app/ # HTTP Endpoints and requ…  ( 6 min )

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space I built a dynamic and engaging intranet homepage using only HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The interface includes a personalized welcome message that greets users based on the time of day and their name, stored locally for a consistent experience across visits. It also features a floating virtual assistant icon that opens a helpful panel with quick-access internal resources. This design provides a user-friendly, modern look while remaining lightweight and accessible without a backend. It contains again news sections, archives highlights and other thing. Link of deployment : https://frabjous-twilight-eeed40.netlify.app/ Github link with MIT License : https://github.com/Judakp/FrontendChallenge-Axero.git I started by designing a clean layout, prioritizing user engagement and usability. The first component I implemented was the dynamic welcome message, using JavaScript to greet users according to the current hour and storing their name via localStorage. This makes the experience feel personal and consistent. Next, I added a virtual assistant bubble that stays fixed at the bottom corner. When clicked, it reveals a compact panel with helpful internal links like accessing documents, contacting HR, or checking the schedule. I used smooth hover effects and light shadows to make the interface visually appealing and intuitive. I finally created news sections , archives highlights and other thing.  ( 3 min )

When I signed up for the World's Largest Hackathon, I expected late nights, last-minute bugs, and a rollercoaster of caffeine-fueled coding sessions. What I didn’t expect was how human the experience would be. Although I built my project entirely solo, I never felt like I was working in a vacuum. The global energy during the hackathon was contagious. Whether it was reading through other builders’ updates or catching the AMA replays, there was always something to keep me motivated. Even in moments of silence, I felt connected. I had the chance to attend a local satellite event in Lagos—a gaming room turned hacker den for the weekend. The LED lights were glowing, keyboards clicking, and the vibe? Somewhere between “startup garage” and “LAN party.” We passed around cookies and ice cream, exchanged stories, and celebrated small wins like fixing stubborn bugs or finally nailing down an AI prompt. It was low-key, but that shared atmosphere of creation made it unforgettable. Bolt Team – for making app development feel like alchemy. The way I could scaffold a backend and logic with simple prompts changed everything. Eric Simons & Greg Isenberg’s AMA – raw, honest, and incredibly grounding. A reminder that every big build started as a rough sketch. Discord Community – while I didn’t reach out for help directly, just seeing the energy, memes, builds, and support from fellow builders gave me the push I needed. Yes, I shipped something I’m proud of. But the real win wasn’t the product—it was the experience. The community, the chance encounters, and the late-night moments when I remembered why I love to build in the first place. If you’re thinking about joining the next hackathon: do it. Even solo, you won’t be alone. The code may be yours, but the momentum is shared. Huge thanks to everyone who made this journey unforgettable. Catch you in the next build. 🚀  ( 4 min )

SSL certificate strategy must be greatly considered when managing multiple subdomains for your website, as a business owner or a web deliver. Would it be better to buy an individual SSL certificate for single subdomain or simply procure a timesaving wildcard SSL certificate? Let us discuss about that cost-benefit functionality and the actual practicalities. A wildcard SSL certificate uses an asterisk (*) as a placeholder to secure a primary domain and all its first-level subdomains with a single certificate. For example, a certificate for *.example.com would automatically secure: blog.example.com shop.example.com api.example.com admin.example.com And any future subdomains you create Cost Analysis: Wildcard vs Individual Certificates The financial argument for wildcard SSL becomes compelli…  ( 4 min )

Introduction Git is not just a tool — it’s the lifeline of modern software development. Yet, many junior developers underestimate its power. If you don’t master Git early, you’ll soon find yourself drowning in broken branches, lost commits, and unsolvable merge conflicts. This guide covers the absolute must-know Git commands that every junior developer should engrain into their muscle memory. 1. git init What it does: Initializes a new Git repository. If you’re starting a new project, run: git init Without this, Git won’t track your project. Forget this step, and you’re just coding in the void. 2. git clone What it does: Clones a repository from a remote source. git clone When you join a team or contribute to an open-source project, this is how you grab the code. 3. git …  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge I built a Domain Expert Voice Agent that acts as a real-time STEM tutor. This voice agent helps users understand complex concepts in math, physics, and computer science, using a live microphone input and a responsive LLM-based tutor. The project addresses the Domain Expert prompt category by: Demonstrating deep domain expertise via a Hugging Face LLM (zephyr-7b-beta) Supporting multi-turn conversations Integrating Universal-Streaming API for low-latency, real-time speech-to-text conversion Providing meaningful and natural tutoring experiences through dialogue refinement, clarification handling, and context preservation. [https://github.com/aravind048/AI-ML/tree/Assembly_AI] This project uses the AssemblyAI Universal-Streaming API to deliver sub-300ms latency transcription for real-time voice interaction. 🧩 Core Tech Stack Python 3.10 AssemblyAI Universal-Streaming (WebSocket) HuggingFaceH4/zephyr-7b-beta:featherless-ai via HuggingFace Router API pyttsx3 for text-to-speech feedback asyncio, websockets, sounddevice, numpy 🧠 Voice-to-LLM Pipeline # Connect to AssemblyAI's Universal-Streaming WebSocket async with websockets.connect(ASSEMBLY_WS_URL, extra_headers=headers) as ws: await send_audio(ws) # Stream microphone audio await receive_transcripts(ws) # Get live transcription # Forward user query to LLM for STEM tutoring response = requests.post(HF_API, headers=headers, json={ "model": "HuggingFaceH4/zephyr-7b-beta:featherless-ai", "messages": [ {"role": "system", "content": "You are a helpful STEM tutor..."}, {"role": "user", "content": transcript} ] }) ✅ AssemblyAI Highlights Ultra-low latency streaming Intelligent endpointing for clear turn detection Works seamlessly with domain-specific terminology (e.g., "parabola", "Big O notation", "Planck constant")  ( 3 min )

Great! Here's a simple ATM Project in Java that includes Account Creation, View, Deposit, Withdraw, and Deletion – covering full CRUD (without DB, using console + Java basics). package Interview_practice; public class Account { int accNo; String name; double balance; public Account(int accNo,String name,double balance) { this.accNo=accNo; this.name=name; this.balance=balance; } } package Interview_practice; import java.util.HashMap; import java.util.Map; import java.util.Scanner; public class ATM { static Scanner sc = new Scanner(System.in); static Map accounts = new HashMap(); public static void main(String[] args) { while (true) { System.out.println("\n1.create\n2.view\n3.Deposit\n4.Withdraw\n5.Delete\n6.Exit"); …  ( 4 min )

If you've been keeping an eye on modern web development trends, you've probably heard a lot of chatter about edge functions, edge computing, or “running your code at the edge.” No, it’s not some new punk band. It’s the next step in how we build fast, scalable applications, and it’s not just hype. So, what are edge functions? Why should you care? And how do they fit into modern stacks? Traditionally, when someone makes a request to your app, it hits a centralized server, maybe in Virginia, maybe in Frankfurt, maybe in some giant AWS data center somewhere. Edge functions are like mini serverless functions that run at those edge locations. Think: Middleware logic Authentication checks A/B testing Personalization Redirects, rewrites Low-latency APIs They’re small, fast, and often …  ( 4 min )

What the Hack?!? How exciting to join my hackathon first Completing over 100 customer surveys and interviews Having the first paying customers is beyond exciting Many lessons were learned to help me move forward Vibe coding is a happy place for my delight You can learn more and not be left behind By choosing a plan to share your mind [earlyaccess.retailrouter.com] is ready to view Come help make in-person grocery shopping brand new!  ( 3 min )

“Every invention is a mirror. The Era of AI is not just a timeline. mirror era, logic dreams, and machines listen. But every step forward… The Merits — Where AI Shines “Let the code carry the weight, 🧠 1. Enhanced Thinking AI doesn’t replace your brain. amplifies it. Automation of the Ordinary The repetitive? Handled. dream, create, feel. Accessibility & Inclusion AI breaks barriers. Now, prompts. Limitless Innovation From medicine to music, It's not just a tool. invitation The Demerits — Where AI Hurts “A tool with no soul, 👥 1. Loss of Identity When machines write poems, “What makes mine special?” The soul starts to shiver. efficient. Too efficient. Creativity Crisis When everything is generated, choose. We forget how to struggle. art is born. Job Displacement Yes, AI creates jobs — replaces them. For the coder, the teacher, the editor — Are we evolving fast enough keep up? Privacy & Power Who owns the models? AIs remember. too much. “A knife can cut bread, or bleed. AI is not a villain. force — guide it with heart. We are the soul. This was Chapter 4. duality of our era. brilliance and bewilderment. So ask yourself: awareness? consciousness? If yes, Till the next pulse of thought, Stay real. Stay aware. Stay human. — Prasoon Jadon The voice behind the spark. 🖋️✨  ( 4 min )

Yesterday, I asked GPT-4 to help me write a work email to a colleague. The response was technically perfect: clean grammar, polished structure, polite tone. But something felt off. It lacked the subtle understanding of our working relationship—the accumulated history, unspoken dynamics, and tone adjustments I’ve learned over time. It felt sterile. Here’s the fundamental problem: Current LLMs operate in isolation. Each conversation exists in a vacuum. They don’t remember yesterday’s context, adapt to our evolving needs, or grow with us over time. This isn’t a technical limitation — it’s an architectural decision. And it’s the wrong one. Human intelligence builds on context. You don’t reintroduce yourself to a friend every time you meet. Context-aware AI should work the same way. Traditional…  ( 5 min )

The Hvala Algorithm Frank Vega ・ Jul 27 #programming #algorithms #computerscience #python  ( 3 min )

Let’s get this out of the way first: Git is confusing. No one picks up Git and immediately feels like a wizard. If you’ve ever stared at your terminal wondering what the heck detached HEAD means, you're not alone. Most tools do one job and do it simply. Git, on the other hand, is like a Swiss Army knife duct-taped to another Swiss Army knife. It tracks versions, coordinates collaboration, manages history, branches reality... and expects you to understand how all those parts fit together. Git makes a lot more sense once you understand how it actually works under the hood. Think of Git like a fancy key-value store. Every commit is just a snapshot of your code at a moment in time, and Git stores them as objects. Those objects are linked by hashes, not filenames. That’s why it doesn’t really c…  ( 4 min )

In the Linux world, 'Ricing', refers to the process of customizing your machine, and create a custom environment for yourself. The term 'rice' originates from the old internet slang which meant 'to make it look nice' and is now majorly used for customizing a desktop environment. The Ricing Culture, began soon after minimalist window managers like i3, or bspwm started to emerge in the early Linux days, providing users with a way to customize their entire desktop stack. Early on, this trend of customizing your desktop started to pickup and people started sharing configurations and screenshots with each other on early social platforms. Linux is the holy grail for ricing. Linux is like a modular puzzle, it is built up of small pieces that are replaceable and customizable as per the users choic…  ( 10 min )

Imagine handing the keys to your house, or even your entire neighborhood, to a global team of maintenance workers. You trust them to keep everything running smoothly, but what if some of those workers were based in a country with geopolitical tensions with yours? That’s essentially the digital dilemma the U.S. government is grappling with right now, brought to light by a recent ProPublica investigation. Last week, Microsoft announced it would no longer use China-based engineering teams to support the Defense Department's cloud systems. On the surface, that sounds like a smart, proactive move. Cybersecurity experts have been vocal about the potential risks – the specter of hacking and espionage looms large when sensitive government data is involved, even indirectly. But here’s where it gets…  ( 4 min )

This blog post is to summarize my experience with this project and to give a little insight for its significance because on the surface it just looks like a personal website, but when you know what it's all about, it demonstrates what I can do with the cloud platform. This project is based the cloud resume challenge. I'll keep this post short and sweet. After earning my Azure certification, I wanted to prove my knowledge for it with a project, and with it, adding my resume to the Azure cloud platform seemed like a great way to initially demonstrate my familiarity with some of its topics. Some areas were familiar but a lot were brand new and exciting to learn. The frontend is a static webpage with a borrowed template (credit at bottom of the resume's page). It incorporates HTML, CSS, and Ja…  ( 4 min )

Subtitle: Introduction to the World of Debugging Introduction "If debugging is the process of removing bugs, then programming must be the process of putting them in." — Edsger W. Dijkstra Oh boy, Edsger definitely knew what he was saying, because what?! We've all been there, or better still, I've been there... a lot. You're building a piece of software etc, everything is going smoothly, and then ...bam! Your software crashes unexpectedly or starts behaving in ways you never intended. Red lines flood your console, and after multiple attempts to understand, you start feeling frustrated(I mean, why won't you just work for goodness sake? Who do I have to do?!). Or even worse, you're on the brink of completing a task, with a deadline for 9am, for a stakeholder presentation by 10am.…  ( 7 min )

As a developer and content creator, I constantly write—whether it’s documentation, blog posts, email sequences, or even meta descriptions. And one thing I find myself checking more often than I expected? Word and character count. Sure, Google Docs does it. Word does it. But: I don’t always want to open those tools Their UX can be slow or cluttered They don’t give live stats as I type And most online word counters are filled with ads and unnecessary features Whether you're writing for: SEO Product pages Ad copy Social media Assignments ...knowing the exact word or character count is critical. But most tools feel bloated. Or worse, unsafe — do you really want to paste your entire draft into a popup-ridden third-party site? I started using TextWordCount.com and honestly, it’s one of those small tools that just does exactly what you want — nothing more, nothing less. Here’s why it stuck: ✅ Word, character, line, and paragraph count — live, no clicks needed ✅ Works flawlessly on mobile and desktop ✅ No tracking, no cookies, no logins ✅ Zero ads or fluff ✅ Supports long-form and short-form writing It’s become a permanent tab in my writing workflow. 👨‍💻 Developers writing UI copy and need exact limits 🎓 Students trying to stay within strict assignment word counts 📚 Teachers reviewing essays or summarizing content 📱 Social media managers optimizing tweets, reels descriptions, or hashtags ✍️ Bloggers & SEO writers meeting article length requirements If you want a clean, reliable, ad-free word counter that doesn’t try to be anything else: 👉 https://www.textwordcount.com I’m not affiliated — I just love micro-tools that solve real problems quietly and effi  ( 3 min )

👋 Hello Devs, 🔗 GitHub: https://github.com/AquarlisPrime/AI-Driven-Forecast-Resilience-Simulator-for-Supply-Chain 💡 Why I Built This Simulates disruptions in real-time Predicts demand using machine learning Helps visualize impact across a supply chain network Calculates cost, emissions, and risk dynamically Something intuitive enough to demo and powerful enough to experiment with. 🧠 Key Features ✅ Digital Twin Supply Chain Network ✅ Disruption Scenario Engine ✅ Cost, Emissions, and Risk Calculators ✅ Streamlit-Powered Interface 🛠️ Tech Stack 🔗 Visualization: networkx, pyvis, plotly, streamlit 📦 Core Libraries: pandas, numpy, scikit-learn 🧪 Future Additions: SHAP, SQLite/Firebase, optimization engine 💬 What I'm Looking For 🔧 Ideas for additional models or optimization logic 💡 Feature suggestions or UX feedback 👥 Collaborators who’d like to help scale this 📬 Try It Out! And feel free to fork, star, or open issues — all contributions are welcome! ❤️ Thank You! If you're into ML, supply chains, data apps, or even just cool Python projects — I'd love your feedback! Drop a comment, GitHub issue, or DM anytime.  ( 3 min )

This article is a machine translation of the contents of the following URL, which I wrote in Japanese: https://qiita.com/Nana_777/items/84e3d2fd3ee793ac0083 In the previous article, we introduced the basic functions. [AWS] I tried out the popular features of Kiro, such as applying rule files and implementing from an architecture diagram [KIRO] https://qiita.com/Nana_777/items/37a11c9a2f0065158528 [Role of the system] [Main tasks] Create a directory structure for the calculator app (models, views, controllers, tests, styles) Implement a CalculatorEngine class that performs basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) Implement error handling for division by zero, overflow, and invalid input Implementing a basic calculation flow Integrating the basic flow of inputting …  ( 6 min )

🔐 What is File Encryption? File encryption is the process of transforming a file’s data into an unreadable format using cryptographic algorithms. Only someone with the correct key or password can decrypt and access the file’s original contents. There are various encryption standards, but one of the most trusted is AES-256 (Advanced Encryption Standard with 256-bit keys), which is used by governments, financial institutions, and security professionals worldwide. No downloads or installations Cross-platform accessibility (works on Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile) Fast and private Secure sharing with encrypted files and passwords Free tools available with strong encryption standards Cipher Tools Hub – File Encryption Tool CipherToolsHub.com offers a free, browser-based AES-256 file encrypt…  ( 4 min )

Hi devs 👋, After working with CodeIgniter 4, React, and Inertia.js across a few projects, I found myself repeating the same setup steps over and over again — composer configs, Webpack, directory structure, React + Inertia integration... You know the drill. So I decided to package it all up into something clean and reusable: jengo/react-starter-kit A Composer-powered starter kit for building full-stack apps using: ✅ CodeIgniter 4 – a fast PHP framework ⚛️ React – frontend library of choice 🧭 Inertia.js – the glue between backend and frontend 🎨 Tailwind CSS + DaisyUI – modern UI styling ⚡ Pre-configured Inertia.js bridge for CI4 ⚛️ React + Webpack setup ready to go 🎨 Tailwind CSS + DaisyUI support out of the box 📁 Opinionated folder structure for smooth separation of concerns 🚀 Dev s…  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge Vocalize HR Screen is an intelligent voice-powered HR screening agent that conducts professional 15-minute interviews to evaluate candidates across four key areas: basic qualifications, motivation, logistical fit, and communication skills. As someone who has experienced both sides of the hiring process, I noticed two critical pain points: For Job Seekers: Many talented candidates struggle with interview anxiety and lack access to realistic practice opportunities. They often get rejected at the screening stage not because they're unqualified, but because they couldn't effectively communicate their value in a high-pressure situation. For Startups: Small companies and startups often lack dedicated HR teams or the resources to cond…  ( 6 min )

Microservices are supposed to be independent, autonomous, and scalable. But in reality, they often end up tightly coupled—relying on synchronous API calls, complex orchestration, and fragile dependencies. In this post, we’ll explore how to break microservice dependencies using a powerful pattern known as Event-Carried State Transfer (ECST)—or as I like to call it, Self-Contained Events. It’s a simple yet impactful idea: put all the necessary data in the event. Many microservice systems fall into a trap: they rely heavily on synchronous API calls between services to share data. This creates tight coupling, reduces resilience, and introduces latency.This API dependencies hurt reliability and scalability. Let’s say a customer places an order. The Order Service emits an event like: { "eventT…  ( 4 min )

The Developer's Best Friend: Why VS Code Matters Hey everyone! Rhythm Saha here, founder of NovexiQ and a fellow full-stack enthusiast from Santipur, West Bengal. If you're anything like me, your code editor is where you spend a significant chunk of your day. For me, it's Visual Studio Code, no doubt. It's not just an editor; it's the command center for all my MERN Stack and Next.js projects. What makes VS Code so powerful isn't just its core functionality. It's the incredible ecosystem of extensions that truly turns it into a powerhouse. As I've been building NovexiQ from the ground up, I've constantly looked for ways to optimize my workflow, reduce friction, and, let's be honest, just make coding more enjoyable. Productivity isn't only about writing more lines of code. For me, it's abo…  ( 8 min )

As a developer, I find myself working with more and more data — whether it's through APIs, CSV files, or SQL databases. Here are a few practices I’ve found useful (and try to stick to) to avoid common pitfalls: 🧼 1. Always clean the data 📐 2. Understand the structure before coding ⚡️ 3. Match tools to the data volume 📊 4. Summarize and visualize 🔒 5. Protect sensitive data I’m careful about what I log — especially in staging or debug environments. Tokens and emails can easily leak. I also try to anonymize when working with production copies.  ( 3 min )

In today's article, I'll help you build a workflow that can generate ink illustrations with strong Eastern style. This workflow also allows for multiple rounds of prompt adjustments and final image tweaks, helping save on token and time costs. You can find the source code for this project at the end of the article. Recently I wanted to create an agent workflow that could quickly generate images for my blog at low cost. I wanted my blog images to have strong artistic flair and classical Eastern charm. So I hoped my workflow could precisely control the LLM context and continuously adjust the prompts for drawing as well as the final image effects, while keeping token and time costs to a minimum. Then I immediately faced a dilemma: If I chose low-code platforms like dify or n8n, I wouldn't get…  ( 15 min )

From 1.5GB to 200MB: How I Slimmed Down My Docker Image Like a Pro 🚀 Mai Chi Bao ・ Jul 21 #mrzaizai2k #webdev #docker #devops  ( 3 min )

TL;DR 4 Cache Disasters & Go Solutions: Thunder Hurd: Random TTL jitter prevents mass expiration Cache Penetration: Cache "null" results for non-existent data Cache Breakdown: Never expire hot keys, use background refresh Cache Crash: Circuit breakers + rate limiting for graceful degradation Golden Rule: Your cache strategy must work when caches fail, not just when they succeed. Thunder Hurd Problem: When Cache Misses Attack in Waves Cache Penetration: The Non-Existent Key Problem Cache Breakdown: When Hot Keys Expire Cache Crash: Building Resilient Systems Best Practices for Robust Caching Conclusion Caching is one of the most powerful tools in a developer's arsenal for improving application performance. By storing frequently accessed data in fast, temporary storage, we can dramatical…  ( 9 min )

Choosing the right colors is a big part of making your website look professional with CSS, you’ve got a lot of options. Whether you’re just learning or looking to polish your frontend skills, understanding how to set colors and background styles is essential. In this beginner-friendly guide, I break down: ✅ The different ways to define colors in CSS 1. Named Colors 2. HEX, RGB, and RGBA #ff5733 (HEX) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) These formats give you flexibility and better consistency across designs. 3. Background Gradients background: linear-gradient(to right, #ff7e5f, #feb47b); allow you to blend colors smoothly without images. How To Set Colors and Background From Names to Gradients Whether you’re building your first landing page or tweaking a UI, mastering color in CSS is a small step that makes a big difference.  ( 3 min )

This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge The voice-based Crypto Education Agent is designed to provide interactive, personalized learning experiences in cryptocurrency topics through natural voice interactions. It uses AssemblyAI for real-time speech-to-text (STT) transcription, handling domain-specific jargon like "BTC," "DeFi," and "zero-knowledge proofs" with high accuracy. The transcribed queries are processed via a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipeline built with LlamaIndex, which retrieves factual information from a curated knowledge base stored in Pinecone vector database. Responses are generated using Anthropic's Claude LLM, ensuring detailed, hallucination-free explanations. The agent also learns from conversations by indexing dialogue history, enabli…  ( 6 min )

Madhu Sudhan Subedi Tech Weekly Tiny but Mighty: The Lightweight S3 Client Taking on the Edge Let’s talk about s3mini—a super lightweight tool that helps developers store files in the cloud, fast. At just 14KB, s3mini is written in TypeScript and works on Node.js, Bun, and Cloudflare Workers, but not in your browser. Why use it? It’s designed for edge computing, where speed and small size matter most. Link “AI will replace all the jobs!” Tech Execs' Marketing Ploy Exposed You’ve probably heard the hype: “AI will replace 50% of jobs!” But if you look closer, there’s no real evidence for it. In fact, when Rand Fishkin at SparkToro searched for proof that AI has wiped out huge numbers of jobs, he found the opposite—throughout history, new technologies like tractors or computers changed the job market, but they also created more work overall, just in new areas. Link Mainframe Modernization: A Glimpse Into Legacy Code Surprises Ever tried updating ancient mainframe COBOL code? It’s a wild ride! Programmers from years ago had to get creative: they shared the same memory for variables in English and Spanish, and would even crash jobs on purpose—just by dividing zero by zero—to handle errors. Link Platform Engineering Consultants Help Execs Embrace the Future Modern software teams often get stuck between building products and wrangling complex infrastructure. ThoughtWorks is helping companies bridge this gap with a new approach called platform engineering. Instead of every team reinventing the wheel, ThoughtWorks creates “golden paths”—pre-built tools, templates, and clear processes that anyone can use to build, test, and release software quickly and securely. Link  ( 5 min )

Hi there! I’m Masum Billah — a self-taught web developer from Bangladesh, online as @billahdotdev. I build fast, clean, and user-friendly websites and web applications using modern tools like React, Tailwind CSS, and the MERN stack. My Journey (Code > Comfort Zone) What started as a few HTML experiments grew into real projects — client work, templates, tools — and eventually a freelance journey that I now call my career. I learned project by project, mistake by mistake, and built a mindset focused on problem-solving and continuous improvement. What I Do Frontend development with React, Vite, or Next.js UI styling with Tailwind CSS Full-stack apps using MongoDB, Express, React, and Node Template building & selling on Gumroad Creating tools for local clothing brands & small business owners I enjoy building things that help others — especially solo founders, startups, and small businesses — get online in a smart and sustainable way. What You’ll Find Here Simple, beginner-friendly web dev tutorials Lessons from real-world client projects Tips for freelancers and digital makers Tools, templates, and insights for building on a budget Whether you’re new to coding, growing your freelance career, or trying to build your first website — I hope to bring value to your journey. Let’s Connect 🛒 Templates & tools: https://gumroad.billah.dev 🐙 GitHub: github.com/billahdotdev ✉️ Email: billahdotdev@gmail.com Thanks for stopping by. More posts, tutorials, and tools coming soon. Let’s build something awesome. — Masum Billah  ( 3 min )

A Virtual Machine (VM) is a software-based computer that runs an operating system (OS) and applications, just like a physical computer. The key difference is that a VM is hosted on a physical server and managed through a virtualization layer called a hypervisor. In simple term, A virtual machine is a computer inside a computer. To manage the virtual machine, With the network settings updated to support segmenting the Linux virtual machine, you’re ready to manage the virtual machine itself. The first thing the Azure admin asks you to complete is moving the virtual machine to the new subnet you created in when updating the virtual network. Then secondly to vertically scale the virtual machine. Next is to attach data disks to the virtual machine and finally configure automatic shutdown on a v…  ( 4 min )

Let's be honest: effective web design for the hospitality industry has evolved far beyond just being a pretty online brochure. Think of your website as your most valuable employee—a powerful, 24/7 digital front desk that drives direct bookings, nurtures guest loyalty, and offers the very first taste of your unique experience. Picture your website as the grand entrance to your hotel, resort, or restaurant. It's your digital doorman, concierge, and brand ambassador, all rolled into one, working around the clock to welcome potential guests. For most people, this is the very first impression they'll have of you, and it sets the entire tone for their experience long before they even think about packing a bag. Today's hospitality websites are less about being a static information hub and more ab…  ( 18 min )

A couple of weeks ago, I started hearing more and more about something called Model Context Protocol (MCP). Actually, the first thing I saw was a TikTok by ChicaPython, and from that I kind of understood that MCP was like an API… but for communicating with LLMs (Large Language Models) 🤯. Then I started googling and found the official documentation, with several readings on the architecture of the protocol. From there, with some examples and tutorials using Claude, I jumped into the practical side. And here’s what makes it powerful: MCP is a standard protocol, declared in November 2024 (so yeah, pretty recent). And being a standard means it’s here to stay. From now on, this is how we communicate with LLMs, not just to consume services like when we used the Gemini API to create an agent. We…  ( 6 min )

Essential Cybersecurity Resources: NVD, Exploit Database, and GitHub When working in cybersecurity defense, having reliable sources for vulnerability and exploit information is key. Here are three essential platforms every security professional should know: https://nvd.nist.gov/ The National Vulnerability Database (NVD) is a U.S. government-managed online resource providing detailed information about known security vulnerabilities (CVEs). Comprehensive and up-to-date vulnerability information Provides severity scores (CVSS) to help understand risk levels Includes impact details and mitigation advice Helps prioritize which vulnerabilities to fix first Valuable for security analysts, engineers, and IT teams Limitations Only lists known vulnerabilities (not zero-day exp…  ( 4 min )

Introdução Docker revolucionou a maneira como desenvolvemos, empacotamos e implantamos aplicações. Ele permite criar ambientes isolados (containers) que encapsulam tudo o que uma aplicação precisa para funcionar, garantindo consistência entre diferentes ambientes (desenvolvimento, teste, produção). Neste artigo, exploraremos os princípios básicos da dockerização e as vantagens de usar Docker e Docker Compose, especialmente para iniciantes. Containers vs. Máquinas Virtuais (VMs) Containers são leves, compartilham o kernel do sistema operacional e iniciam em segundos. VMs emulam um sistema operacional completo, consumindo mais recursos. Leia mais sobre a diferença. 2. Imagens e Containers Imagem: Um modelo imutável (como um .iso de sistema) que define o ambiente…  ( 4 min )

What makes working in AI so exciting yet challenging is this: You never know what breakthrough tomorrow will bring. Monday through Friday, I'm: 🔹 Testing newly released frameworks 🔹 Collaborating across time zones Saturday? Just an "extended Friday" - there's always teammates somewhere still pushing code. But Sunday is different. This is my recharge time: ✅ Building fun side projects with older tech ✅ Organizing what I learned this week ✅ Or simply stepping away from screens Because I've learned: 🌱 Consistent learning beats frantic catching-up 🌱 Deep thinking outweighs quick reacting 🌱 Proper rest doubles next week's productivity When Monday comes with its new tools and papers, I'll be ready - recharged and eager to explore.  ( 3 min )

In software development, every keystroke counts. That’s where aliases come in—tiny shortcuts that let you run long or repetitive commands with minimal typing. The Git and shell aliases shared in your Gist are a powerful example of how developers can streamline their daily work. The Gist entitled “BASH/ZSH ALIASES FOR THE LAZY DEVELOPER” provides a curated set of aliases tailored to: Git workflows Docker Compose NPM commands General system productivity tools (Hacker News, DEV Community, Gist) Speed & Efficiency git status -s become simply s, or git push origin $(git rev‑parse --abbrev‑ref HEAD) becomes push. This cuts down typing and mental context switching. Consistency .bashrc, .zshrc, etc.). Error Reduction 📦 Highlighted Alias Categories 🔧 Git Workflow Ali…  ( 5 min )

Controlling storage access means managing who can read, write, or manage data stored in your cloud environment (like Azure Blob Storage or File Shares). Step 1 from the Azure portal home page, in the search box, enter storage accounts. Select storage accounts under services. Role 2 Upload a file to the storage container ROLE 3 Change the access tier ROLE 4 Create a file share ROLE 5 Create a shared access signature token Role 6 Rotate access keys step 1  ( 4 min )

A few days ago, while working on a bug at work, I noticed something odd: after I fixed the bug, the default client name value in a dropdown component took almost 2 to 3 seconds to appear after the page loaded. That kind of lag is probably unacceptable to users, so I know I had to dig deeper. Turns out, it was a performance issue. We always hear advice like “don’t optimize prematurely” or “only solve performance problems when they exist.” Well, this was the first time I actually ran into one myself — and I think the debugging process is worth documenting. In this post, I’ll walk through how I tracked down the cause of the slowdown. I can’t share the actual code or logs because of company policy, but I’ll reconstruct the process using pseudocode and reasoning steps. If you’re a frontend deve…  ( 6 min )

Title: Nurturing Compassion: A Journey from Self-Care to Altruism Introduction Compassion is a powerful emotional response that connects us to others. It is a genuine desire for their well-being and a willingness to alleviate suffering. Compassion is not just a fleeting emotion; it is a way of life that can transform our relationships, our communities, and even our world. At its core, compassion begins within us, through self-compassion. Self-compassion is far more than an indulgence; it's a powerful cornerstone for building personal resilience and extending authentic compassion to others, creating a foundation for a more compassionate and connected world. The Power of Self-Compassion Self-compassion is the practice of treating ourselves with kindness, understanding, and empathy, just as…  ( 5 min )

I like supporting small creators on Patreon. A few euros here, a few bucks there — no problem. But one day, I looked at my Memberships page and thought: “Wait… how much is this costing me per year?” Patreon doesn't tell you. they don’t want you to know. Go to https://patreon.com/settings/memberships and check how much you’re spending yearly on creator support. Go ahead, I’ll wait. ... Back? Was it easy? If you only support a couple of people, maybe. billing periods — it turns into a bit of a chore. Right? Since I want a clear view of all my subscriptions (and Patreon doesn’t offer it), I had to build it myself. id name follow code 1 Total cost of an Amazon wishlist article gist 2 Total time of a YouTube playlist article gist 3 Total cost of my Patreon memberships this one gist …  ( 4 min )

Does AI Hold the Key to Cybersecurity's Future? Here’s a wild stat to get us started: by the time you finish this paragraph, a new cyberattack has likely just launched somewhere in the world. Yep, that’s how fast and furious threats are coming at us these days. And honestly, it's starting to feel like traditional cybersecurity methods are playing an exhausting game of digital whack-a-mole—patching here, scanning there, reacting everywhere. But what if we flipped the narrative? Instead of reacting to threats after they happen, what if AI helped us stop them before they even had a chance to begin? Sound futuristic? It’s actually a future that’s already knocking on the door—and trust me, it’s worth opening. If you’re in IT or cybersecurity (and hey, I’ve been there), you know the drill: end…  ( 12 min )

🔍 Understanding CSS Inheritance: What Gets Passed Down and What Doesn’t When writing CSS, understanding how inheritance works can help you write cleaner, more maintainable stylesheets. However, not all CSS properties behave the same way. Some are naturally inherited by child elements, while others are not—requiring you to re-declare them explicitly. In this post, I’ll guide you through: What CSS inheritance actually means Which properties are inherited by default Which ones aren't (but maybe you think they are!) A visual reference table to help you remember Some tricky exceptions and how to manage them In CSS, inheritance means that some properties applied to a parent element are automatically applied to its child elements—even if you didn’t explicitly declare them again. For example: b…  ( 5 min )

Daily JavaScript Challenge: Validate Parentheses Sequence Hey fellow developers! 👋 Welcome to today's JavaScript coding challenge. Let's keep those programming skills sharp! Difficulty: Medium Topic: String Manipulation Create a function to validate a given string of parentheses is correctly nested. The function should return true if the parentheses are properly matched and nested, otherwise it should return false. The input string may contain only the characters '(', ')', '{', '}', '[' and ']'. https://www.dpcdev.com/ Fork this challenge Write your solution Test it against the provided test cases Share your approach in the comments below! Check out the documentation about this topic here: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Guide How did you approach this problem? Did you find any interesting edge cases? What was your biggest learning from this challenge? Let's learn together! Drop your thoughts and questions in the comments below. 👇 This is part of our Daily JavaScript Challenge series. Follow me for daily programming challenges and let's grow together! 🚀 javascript #programming #coding #dailycodingchallenge #webdev  ( 19 min )

What happens if the AI migration accelerates and sizable portions of the workforce are slow to move out of fear, resistance or inability?  ( 13 min )

Bitcoin suddenly ups the volatility into Sunday's weekly close, with key liquidation zones on the radar and predictions of bigger BTC "price swings" to come.

As gold hits record highs amid economic uncertainty, Tether Gold (XAUt) sees continued growth, mirroring institutional and central bank demand for the metal.

The US housing regulator's decision to recognize crypto assets in mortgage applications marks a historic shift from exclusion to integration, opening new pathways to homeownership.

Sygnum’s Fabian Dori says the GENIUS Act brings the U.S. closer to global consensus on stablecoin regulation, paving the way for real-world use cases.

Divine Research has issued 30,000 unbacked USDC loans using Sam Altman’s World ID to verify borrowers, targeting underserved users.

Pudgy Penguins shut down rumors of an OpenSea buyout, calling the speculation unnecessary and pointing instead to growing brand partnerships.

A crypto analyst disagreed with the statement, saying, “Everyone dies. At some point, investment returns become irrelevant.”

The Bitwise Invest executive admits he “could be wrong” but doesn’t see 2025 as the end of the upside for Bitcoin.

The offering doesn't give investors direct bitcoin exposure, but rather uses the asset's historical return profile to sustain high payouts.

Wall Street’s crypto treasury spree is spreading to altcoins. With one firm recently backing HYPE, analysts diverge on its near-term upside.

BCH jumped more than 5% Sunday to surpass $580, with analysts citing breakout patterns and calling for a possible push toward the $620–$680 range.

Galaxy’s $9 billion BTC sale for a Satoshi-era investor prompted Scott Melker to suggest some early whales are losing faith, sparking intense debate on X.

While the electric vehicle (EV) sector is rapidly advancing with faster motors and quicker-charging batteries, vehicle safety still remains a critical concern. In light of this, the Chinese media outlet Dongchedi conducted an extensive ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) test, evaluating 36 vehicles across 15 different scenarios. The test was posted on a YouTube channel […] The post Real-World ADAS Tests On Chinese Highways And Urban Roads appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series HEDT CPUs, codenamed Shimada Peak, are currently the chipmaker’s fastest processors on the market, with the 9995WX sitting pretty on the pedestal. The problem is, none of these components ship out with their own coolers, meaning TechTubers such as Geekerwan are left to their own maniacal devices. In his video, […] The post TechTuber Cools US$11,700 AMD Threadripper Pro 9995WX With BMW M4 Radiator appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Input devices for gaming are not exactly diverse, as the industry has settled with two primary choices – controller, or mouse and keyboard. But one patent was granted that describes a new combination that is very “out there”. So much to that two thoughts come to mind – “why has no one thought of this […] The post Someone Patented This Controller Design appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has issued a public warning over fraudulent links and messages circulating online related to the upcoming one-off RM100 cash assistance under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiative. Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying clarified that no registration or application is required to receive the aid, which will be credited automatically […] The post MOF Warns Public Against Scams Targeting RM100 SARA Cash Assistance appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

BYD has announced that it has integrated its vehicles with the Samsung Galaxy Watch, which allows users to use their smartwatches as NFC digital keys. The feature is only available for the latest models, which include the Galaxy Watch7, the base Galaxy Watch8 and its Classic variant, and the Galaxy Watch Ultra. Of course, to […] The post Samsung Galaxy Watches Now Work As Digital Keys For BYD Cars appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

What Is Cresca? Whether you’re running a startup or scaling your DTC brand, Cresca is the fastest way to go from idea → inbox. ⚡️ Introducing the Cresca Email Agent Understands your brand and audience Generates high-converting HTML templates Refines designs with natural language Works with just a single sentence like: “Make a modern promotional email for a summer launch with 30% off.” No code. No dragging blocks. No fiddling with outdated builders. 🎨 Beautiful, Responsive Templates — Instantly Responsive by default Built with inline CSS for compatibility Styled using your brand colors, fonts, and vibe Editable via our live Preview + Edit panel Need to tweak the tone, layout, or CTA? Just type a request like: “Make it more playful and add a countdown timer.” And boom — it’s done. 🔁 Continuous Refinement Loop Refine your designs endlessly Save components and brand profiles Generate multiple versions for A/B testing Think of it like having a creative email strategist on demand. 💡 Why We Built Cresca Speed without compromise Brand-aligned output without paying an agency An AI that understands design and marketing That’s how Cresca was born — to empower modern teams with the fastest, smartest way to build marketing emails. 🚀 Try Cresca (Free Beta) https://cresca.xyz We're currently in public beta, and the feedback has been phenomenal. Join hundreds of early adopters who’ve made the switch from clunky tools to Cresca. 🔍 Why This Matters for Developers and Founders No need to integrate 3rd-party builders Export clean HTML for any ESP (Mailchimp, Brevo, etc.) Use AI to create, test, and launch — all in one place 💬 Final Thoughts 👉 Try Cresca Now → @crescadotxyz yz for updates.  ( 4 min )

Why I Built [@fuck.it] - The Email Service for the Rest of Us The G Man ・ Jul 26 #webdev #privacy #webmail #productivity  ( 2 min )

TL;DR: Two pointers is a powerful pattern for solving problems in sorted arrays. It’s faster than brute force and unlocks elegant solutions for many common interview questions. If you’ve ever seen a Leetcode solution that says “use two pointers” and thought: “Yeah sure... but why does that work?” You’re not alone. Two pointer problems look simple — but they feel like magic when you're new. So let’s break it down the way I wish someone had explained it to me: like we're pair programming side by side. Two pointers is a pattern where you use two indices (or “pointers”) to traverse an array — either from both ends or from the same direction — to solve a problem more efficiently than brute force. It’s mostly used when: The array is sorted You’re looking for relationships between elements (like…  ( 5 min )

Maxwell Strategy Group was founded to deliver the same high-quality consulting services offered by large firms, at a fraction of the cost. Our unique structure allows us to access a network of experts across various fields, bringing in the right talent for each project.  ( 3 min )

Before: Constant context switching The difference is incredible! #developer #tools 🕐 07:42 PM  ( 3 min )

The explosive growth of Internet-connected devices has created significant cybersecurity challenges for organizations. While IoT devices make our lives more convenient, they also introduce new vulnerabilities that attackers can exploit. Recent incidents like the Matrix botnet demonstrate how IoT devices can be weaponized for distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Effective IoT network security requires organizations to understand and address unique device limitations, implement proper access controls, and deploy network segmentation strategies. This comprehensive guide examines the key security concepts, common attack vectors, and essential protection measures needed to secure IoT deployments in modern networks. Minimal processing power, memory, and storage Inability to support trad…  ( 4 min )

Multi-file context awareness How to use it: Paste errors + ask for root cause 🕐 06:36 PM  ( 3 min )

Background This is my first blog post regarding the King Street Emporium Project, so some context is needed. For my college capstone project, I designed and developed a cigar catalog for a cigar lounge, The King Street Emporium. The site is still great backend-wise. However, it was my first design project, and it is in dire need of improvement as I've learned a lot since then. I've already made the following improvements, but I'm only about halfway done. See the Case Study! Before After Before After Before After Before After Before After Before After Before After  ( 3 min )

Custom instructions for your stack How to use it: Reference multiple files in one prompt 🕐 06:31 PM  ( 3 min )

This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge for Business Automation Voice Agent and Domain Expert Voice Agent 📝 What I Built software engineer at the healthcare startup CareSetu and a 3rd-year B.Tech student in Mathematics and Computing at institute of national importance, I've seen firsthand how technology can solve critical real-world problems. This voice-based web app allows users to schedule medical appointments, get answers to health questions like 'What precautions should I take for diabetes?', and manage their healthcare needs seamlessly. It’s designed to feel like you're having a conversation with a trusted health assistant, making healthcare more accessible for everyone. business perspective, this directly impacts CareSetu by automating front-desk tasks, reduci…  ( 5 min )

Dual monitor setup - Reduces context switching Why: Keep docs/code visible simultaneously What tools do you swear by? #devtools #coding 🕐 06:26 PM  ( 3 min )

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, CSS Art: Office Culture. This CSS art piece represents my actual (or somewhat :3) home office setup! Since I haven't worked in a traditional office culture yet, I decided to recreate my personal workspace - the place where I code, learn, and build projects. The interactive door concept came from the idea that behind every developer's door is their personal sanctuary, their command center where magic happens. Live Demo Click the door knob to enter my home office Realistic setup: Gaming chair, dual monitor configuration (portrait + landscape), laptop on cooling stand, speakers, and my beloved lavender plant Personal touch: Everything positioned exactly like my real workspace Interactive experience: Smooth door …  ( 4 min )

"Show me the cleanest solution" Result: Refactored 500 lines to 50 🕐 06:20 PM  ( 3 min )

Introduction The public website is a key asset for any company. It is where the company displays product images, promotional videos, marketing copy, customer success stories, and many more. In Azure, these types of unstructured non-relational data are referred to as blob (binary large objects). Company growth will probably translate to more site visits. Therefore, it is essential that the website content remains highly available, loads quickly, and supports features like version control and easy recovery. In this guided exercise from Microsoft, we will create and configure an Azure Storage account specifically for hosting this public content. We will make it high available, and the contents open for public read access. We will set up a blob container, practice uploading and testing fi…  ( 5 min )

This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge i built a platform that lets businesses create AI sales reps (voice agents) that can hold near-real-time conversations, pitch products/services, collect customer information, and answer relevant questions the voice agent can be embedded into a website as a widget and users can trigger a conversation via a floating action button each agent is provided with domain-specific knowledge tailored to the business, ensuring that responses stay accurate. these agents aren’t just chatbots, instead, they act as an extension of the business, using preconfigured behavior, and product/service expertise defined by the business the app shows usage analytics as well as summarized conversations with extracted information like lead quality, custom…  ( 4 min )

The Day I Realized I Was Alone change.org/obinexus_reform 9/12 was the day everything became clear. No case worker. No updates. No timeline. Just bureaucratic silence stretching into weeks while I sat in supported accommodation, supposedly being "helped" by people who had simply... forgotten I existed. I wasn't just failed by the system. I was systematically abandoned by it. But here's the thing about being a developer with autism and ADHD who's been systematically failed: you start thinking in patterns. You start seeing systems where others see isolated incidents. And when you've been pushed to the edge by institutional neglect, you start building solutions that others desperately need but don't know how to create. Why Technical Solutions for Human Problems Most people think you can't…  ( 4 min )

The emergence of context engineering as a critical discipline in AI development has sparked innovation across the industry. Recently, the team at Manus AI shared their hard-earned lessons from building production-grade AI agents, offering valuable insights into the practical challenges of context management. Reading their post felt like looking in a mirror—and yet seeing a completely different reflection. Both Manus and Context Space are deeply invested in solving the context engineering puzzle, but we're approaching it from fundamentally different angles. This presents a fascinating case study in how the same core problem can spawn complementary solutions. Manus has taken a performance-first approach to context engineering, focusing on how to make the most efficient use of context within …  ( 6 min )

If you're managing a modern web app or CMS, you've probably dealt with: 💥 Spam form submissions 🔓 Brute-force login attempts 🕷️ Web scraping 🐌 Slowdowns from overloaded WAF or security plugins Same here. I was juggling Cloudflare, WordFence, and server-level firewall tweaks — until I discovered a unified solution: CloudFilt CDN + WAF. [CloudFilt](Insert your affiliate link here) combines a Content Delivery Network (CDN) and AI-powered Web Application Firewall (WAF) to: Block bots and scrapers in real-time Deliver content faster via edge caching Monitor threats with detailed logs and alerts It sits at the DNS level, which means it filters traffic before it hits your server — saving CPU/memory and speeding up the backend. 🔐 AI-based bot detection: It doesn’t just rely on IP or user-agen…  ( 4 min )

Claude Code debugging tip: Paste your error and ask "explain this error and show me the fix". Just fixed a race condition I'd been hunting for days in 2 minutes! Have you tried this Claude Code feature? It's been a game-changer for my debugging workflow! What debugging tricks do you use with AI coding assistants? claudecode #debugging #productivity #ai  ( 3 min )

Most of us start building APIs with REST. It’s easy, works well in browsers and is simple to test using tools like postman or curl. you send some JSON, get a response that’s it. But recently I came across gRPC. At first, it seemed complicated. but once I understood the basics, it started to make sense. This post is just a quick summary of what I learned not a deep dive, just something simple to help others get started. First, What is RPC? before understanding gRPC, let’s look at RPC (Remote Procedure Call). RPC is when one program calls a function that runs on another machine, like it’s calling a local function. You don’t worry about the network or HTTP stuff just call a method, pass some data, and get back a result. It’s like saying: “Run this function somewhere else and send me the res…  ( 4 min )

Claude Code debugging tip: Paste your error and ask "explain this error and show me the fix". Just fixed a race condition I'd been hunting for days in 2 minutes! Have you tried this Claude Code feature? It's been a game-changer for my debugging workflow! What debugging tricks do you use with AI coding assistants? claudecode #debugging #productivity #ai  ( 3 min )

Before: Many production issues The difference is incredible! #developer #tools 🕐 05:24 PM  ( 3 min )

Are you tired of rebuilding the same authentication flow every time you start a NestJS project? I’ve created a robust NestJS starter template that includes everything you need to launch a secure, scalable application – with OAuth2 (Google & GitHub), JWT session management, Redis cache, PostgreSQL, environment validation, and full testing setup. Ideal for production-ready apps, prototypes, and team onboarding. 👉 GitHub Repo: https://github.com/JimmyCamus/nest-oauth2-template 🧱 Modular NestJS 11+ structure 🔐 OAuth2 via Google & GitHub 🔑 JWT-based auth 🚀 Redis for caching and session management 🐘 PostgreSQL with TypeORM 📦 Centralized & validated config 📊 Logging with nestjs-pino 🧪 Full unit & e2e tests 📡 Health check endpoint GET /auth/google → Redirects to Google login GET /auth/google/redirect → Handles Google callback GET /auth/github → Redirects to GitHub login GET /auth/github/redirect → Handles GitHub callback GET /auth/profile → Returns the logged-in user's profile (requires JWT) GET /health → Health check with app uptime and status All environment variables are validated at startup. Includes config for: Google & GitHub OAuth JWT secrets PostgreSQL connection Redis host/password Just copy .env.example and replace with your own values. This is more than a simple starter — it's designed for real-world applications, with: OAuth2 auth fully configured with Passport strategies Token-based sessions via JWT Redis cache integration Validated and centralized environment configs Structured logs using nestjs-pino End-to-end and unit testing support Clean, extensible modular architecture Perfect for projects where you want to skip the boilerplate and focus on building. If you find it useful, give it a ⭐ and feel free to open an issue or PR with feedback or improvements!  ( 3 min )

Learn one shortcut daily Practice until natural Share with team Game-changer for founders! #productivity #tools 🕐 05:15 PM  ( 3 min )

Creo que una de las cosas más difíciles en la vida es mantener un equilibrio en todas sus áreas: dedicar tiempo para uno mismo, para el trabajo, la familia, la espiritualidad, la pareja, entre otras. Con el paso de los años, estas áreas se vuelven más complejas y demandantes. Es maravilloso disfrutar la juventud, cuando muchas de estas preocupaciones aún no existen. Sin embargo, resulta difícil entender cómo muchas personas desperdician esa etapa. Es lamentable ver cómo algunos incluso se dañan a sí mismos o cargan su vida con problemas que luego son muy difíciles de resolver. En el distrito donde vivo, muchos jóvenes mueren a causa de estas decisiones: pierden el tiempo en amistades que no aportan nada, descuidan a su familia, abandonan sus estudios, y se entregan al consumo excesivo de r…  ( 4 min )

Hello everyone, today I would like to share with you my list extensions for VSCode. This list is based on my routine tasks, which I have spent many man-hours working on, and which will help you save your nerves, make your development experience more comfortable, and save you precious time. It will help you preview .MD documents, especially when working with readme.md files for a project. A minimalistic extension for autocomplete paths and file names Keeps your code clean and bug-free by enforcing style and catching errors early. Live Share allows you to collaborate with other users to edit and debug code in real time, which is much better than screen sharing. dev, prod, docker volume, you want to see where you are. Adds a cute little bongo cat to the status bar. Essentially useless, but I like it ;)  ( 3 min )

Tired of paying per app just to host your projects? Yeah, we were too. Platforms like Heroku, Render, or Fly.io bill you for every single app. A staging environment? That's extra. A background worker? Extra. Before you know it, your monthly bill looks like a multi-cloud enterprise invoice. At Miget.com, you pay once for a compute resource, then run as many Docker apps on it as you like. isn't a VPS. This is Cloud Native Computing — built on Kubernetes, fully managed, with autoscaling and networking out of the box. Getting started on Miget costs you nothing. Every account comes with a free tier: 0.1 CPU and 256 Mi RAM — perfect for side projects, staging apps, or just trying things out. No credit card required. No time limits. No nonsense. And when your app outgrows that free tier? 👉 Simp…  ( 5 min )

Manual code reviews, though vital for quality and security, often become a bottleneck—slowing delivery and hiding critical issues. In my work as a cloud engineer and solution architect, I’ve seen how drawn-out PR processes create gaps that lead to rework, delays, and compliance risks. Organizations must balance strict governance with fast innovation, but manual reviews alone struggle to keep pace, escalating technical debt and regulatory exposure. Enter AI-driven code review—an intelligent, adaptable solution that automates policy checks, enforces standards, and surfaces insights instantly in every pull request. By integrating Azure OpenAI into your CI/CD pipeline, you can automate repetitive checks, enforce custom rules at scale, and empower your teams to focus on strategic design and inn…  ( 5 min )

In April 2022 I made a review of Haskell libraries for JSON Schema. The outcome of my research was that there weren't really any good libraries for dealing with JSON Schema from within Haskell. That was a surprising disappointment, because Haskell often has very good libraries (although they may be hard to use). The reason is that the JSON Schema specification itself isn't very well-made. I eventually gave up using any of them. Today Albert Krewinkel wrote me and told me that you can actually use AutoDoCodec to both generate and validate JSON schemas. The Haskell package autodocodec was announced in Haskell Weekly #291 in November 2021 by Tom Syd Kerckhove. I knew this library, but had never made the connection that it'd serve all my JSON schema needs. Since my original blog post felt like…  ( 6 min )

Summary on this piece Melody: 😀 Human-made Lyrics: 😀 Human-made Music production: 🤖 AI-made (Suno) Cover art: 🤖 AI-made (OpenAI) Style prompt Laid-back reggae groove with syncopated rhythm guitar, deep rolling bass, and crisp, steady drums anchors the song. Warm organ stabs, nuanced percussion, and upbeat horn accents create dynamic layers. There's a bit of reggae in the air! That's right, I inserted some reggae in the prompt. Initially I tried ballad, or other generic stuff. But reggae totally nailed it! Especially given those weird "noise" lyrics. The AI used it both in the beginning and at the end. Fun fact: The noise lyrics NEVER MATCHED the part of the melody I envisioned, yet it turned out great! This is one of my favorite resulting songs... Hum... I shouldn't say too much, perhaps I lowered expectation for the rest of the series. No, the rest of the series is great! 📅 Please come back next week!  ( 4 min )

Most note-taking apps claim to be "encrypted" but still have a dirty secret: they can read all your data. When we built Typelets, we decided to do things differently - using true zero-knowledge encryption where even we can't decrypt your notes. Here's exactly how we did it using just the Web Crypto API. When apps like Notion say they're encrypted, they usually mean: ✅ HTTPS encryption in transit ✅ Database encryption at rest ❌ They still hold the keys to decrypt everything We wanted to build a notes app where privacy wasn't just a marketing claim - it was mathematically guaranteed. That's why we created Typelets with zero-knowledge architecture. In Typelets, here's what happens when you create a note: 🔐 Data encrypted on your device before transmission 🔑 Encryption keys never leave yo…  ( 5 min )

Servus and welcome to Day 20 of building my CRM — and today was a long one. Most of my day was packed with other responsibilities, but I still carved out time to keep the momentum going. Right now, I’m deep in building out the Settings module — the place where users will: Update account info Configure preferences Manage team settings (eventually) Even though it’s not the flashiest part of the app, settings are crucial for user control and experience. Still tweaking layout, structure, and deciding what to include — if you have ideas for what must be in a great settings page, I’d love to hear them! Thanks for reading — time to call it a night 🌙 See you tomorrow. Jonathan (0xj0n1)  ( 3 min )

How To: Delete Old Git Commits and Clear Sensitive Files from History Everyone works with GenAI apps (like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude) and often forgets to delete the secret while pushing the code to Git/GitHub/BitBucket etc. Accidentally committing sensitive information (like passwords, API keys, or certificates) to a Git repository is a common mistake. Removing these sensitive files from your repository's history is critical to protect your project and users. This guide provides step-by-step instructions for three common approaches to erase old commits and clear unwanted files, with a recommendation for the most robust solution. GitHub has added the feature by NOT allowing the files to get pushed - but the user also has an option to force push with secret - which poses the security th…  ( 5 min )

hi devs i made a small opensource project for beginners who want to make fast,easy dark mode in their website with local storage without external frameworks attributes: dark-btn => for the toogle dark mode switch d+color =>when dark set the bg-color to this color l+color =>light mode bg-color dt+color text in dark mode tl+color text in light mode supported colors: this dark mode will be in v2 of my framework butterfly css  ( 3 min )

Originally posted as a LinkedIn discovery that I just had to share with the dev community. The Discovery That Made Me Break My "No Social Media Posts" Rule I'll be honest,I don't usually write LinkedIn posts or blogs. But sometimes you stumble across something so useful that you feel obligated to share it with fellow developers and AI enthusiasts. LMArena (lmarena.ai), and it completely changed how I approach AI model testing and comparison. What Exactly Is LMArena? You submit a prompt Two AI models respond (you don't know which models they are) You vote for the better response The results feed into a public leaderboard based on real user preferences But here's the kicker,while you're participating in this research, you get free access to premium AI models that normally cost serious mone…  ( 5 min )

Manus AI Research Paper Summary 1. Paper Metadata Authors: Minjie Shen¹ and Qikai Yang² Publication Venue: arXiv Year of Publication: May 2025 DOI/URL: arXiv:2505.02024v1 Review of an important player in the Agentic AI systems landscape: Manus AI The importance of a comprehensive overview and examination of Manus AI Examine the architecture Explore applications in the industry Compare with other technologies: OpenAI, Google, DeepMind, and Anthropic; to highlight where Manus stands out Discuss limitations and future improvements Given the impact of this new agentic solution, it's super important to have deep dive efforts like this to evaluate (from an outsider perspective) the internals and expand discussions. Multi-agent architecture with three complementary agents: Planner…  ( 5 min )

🚖 What Is a Ride Hailing System? A ride hailing service (like Uber or Lyft) is a platform that connects passengers with drivers through an app or website. Instead of waving for a cab on the street, you can request a ride with a few taps on your phone. Behind the scenes, this simple experience is powered by a complex distributed system involving real-time location tracking, matching algorithms, payments, notifications, and much more. Goal of This Article To explain, in simple terms, how to design the core components of a ride hailing service, focusing on the most important of system design concepts that make up the real-world solution. Core Components of the System Let's start with a high-level overview of the major pieces involved in such a system: User App (Passenger) Driver App Ba…  ( 6 min )

When developing, you may have heard terms like linear space O(n) and constant space O(1), or seen them completing coding challenges; but what do they actually mean? These terms describe the space requirements of an algorithm and how those requirements grow as the input size increases. They're part of what's known as Big O notation, a mathematical way to describe algorithmic efficiency — both in terms of time and space. This post focuses on space complexity. Space complexity refers to the amount of memory an algorithm needs to run, including: Input space: Memory used to store the input itself. Auxiliary space: Extra memory used during processing (e.g., temporary variables, stacks, arrays, etc.). In Big O notation, we usually refer to the auxiliary space, since input space is often cons…  ( 5 min )

Hey folks, Maybe it helps someone out there who’s still in the trenches. ⸻ Just start building — even if it sucks Seriously. I kept waiting until I “understood everything” before starting a project. That was a trap. ⸻ Get good at Googling Nobody remembers everything. The real skill is knowing what to search and how to phrase it. ⸻ Keep a “dump” file I always have a random file open (mine’s called junk.js) where I test stuff, break code, or just experiment. It’s like a no-pressure sandbox — no rules, no cleanup, just play. ⸻ Console.logs are fine. But learn the debugger Took me way too long to realize breakpoints and watch values are actually easy and save you so much time. Especially when stuff gets messy in loops or async code. ⸻ If you can’t explain it, you probably don’t get it Try explaining a concept out loud — to yourself or someone else. If you stumble, that’s a clue to revisit it. Writing blog posts or rubber-ducking really helps here. ⸻ It’s okay to delete code Sometimes when I’m stuck, the fastest fix is just… deleting the thing and starting over. I used to be scared of that, but it usually ends up cleaner the second time. ⸻ You don’t need to know everything There’s so much pressure to learn every new framework or language. Truth is, you can go very far by just going deep in one stack. Don’t burn out trying to chase every trend. ⸻ That’s it for now. Not groundbreaking, just honest stuff that helped me personally. If you’ve got a tip that saved you a ton of time or helped things finally click — I’d love to hear it. Drop it in the comments 🙌  ( 4 min )

Hey Dev Community! 👋 I'm working on a Django-based web application for a university research study that explores passphrases across different languages. I’ve built most of the core functionality, but I’ve hit a blocker I can't seem to solve and could use your help. 🧠 Project Background This is a user study platform (academic) where participants: Log in or sign up Consent to a study Complete a series of language-based passphrase tasks We use Django 5.2.1, and the app has: Allauth (for auth, but only the backend currently) Custom user flow Consent form Task-based progression (task1 → task2, etc.) ❗ Problem I'm Facing After logging in (especially in a fresh or different browser), when the user clicks “Start the Study”, they hit this: Despite having: {% csrf_token %} in the form CsrfViewMiddleware active Proper CSRF_TRUSTED_ORIGINS and ALLOWED_HOSTS Cookies confirmed in the browser get_token(request) and @csrf_protect used Still, the form POST fails on that "Start the Study" step. ✅ What Works Viewing the home page after login also works. Form displays the token correctly. CSRF cookie is generated. If I refresh or re-login, it sometimes works — it's inconsistent. 💡 What I Think Might Help Guidance on how to persist CSRF token between views properly? Is get_token(request) necessary in views? Anything to check in my session/cookie setup? 🔗 Project Info Python 3.11 / Django 5.2.1 SQLite (for now) Hosted locally (localhost:8000) CSRF Cookie: Lax, Secure = False (for dev) CSRF token is present in the form 📂 Want to Help? If you’re interested in helping me wrap this up: I am happy to discuss more via comments here! Thank you in advance 🙏 — this is part of a real academic research study, so your contribution has meaningful impact! — P.S.: If you’ve solved a similar issue before, please drop some wisdom! I’ve debugged it for hours and feel close… but not quite there.  ( 3 min )

Hey Dev Community! 👋 I'm working on a Django-based web application for a university research study that explores passphrases across different languages. I’ve built most of the core functionality, but I’ve hit a blocker I can't seem to solve and could use your help. 🧠 Project Background This is a user study platform (academic) where participants: Log in or sign up Consent to a study Complete a series of language-based passphrase tasks We use Django 5.2.1, and the app has: Allauth (for auth, but only the backend currently) Custom user flow Consent form Task-based progression (task1 → task2, etc.) ❗ Problem I'm Facing After logging in (especially in a fresh or different browser), when the user clicks “Start the Study”, they hit this: Despite having: {% csrf_token %} in the form CsrfViewMiddleware active Proper CSRF_TRUSTED_ORIGINS and ALLOWED_HOSTS Cookies confirmed in the browser get_token(request) and @csrf_protect used Still, the form POST fails on that "Start the Study" step. ✅ What Works Viewing the home page after login also works. Form displays the token correctly. CSRF cookie is generated. If I refresh or re-login, it sometimes works — it's inconsistent. 💡 What I Think Might Help Guidance on how to persist CSRF token between views properly? Is get_token(request) necessary in views? Anything to check in my session/cookie setup? 🔗 Project Info Python 3.11 / Django 5.2.1 SQLite (for now) Hosted locally (localhost:8000) CSRF Cookie: Lax, Secure = False (for dev) CSRF token is present in the form 📂 Want to Help? If you’re interested in helping me wrap this up: I am happy to discuss more via comments here! Thank you in advance 🙏 — this is part of a real academic research study, so your contribution has meaningful impact! — P.S.: If you’ve solved a similar issue before, please drop some wisdom! I’ve debugged it for hours and feel close… but not quite there.  ( 3 min )

General Introduction What is Reactive Programming? Wikipedia: Reactive Programming Reactive programming is a declarative programming paradigm focused on data streams and the propagation of change. It allows working with both static (e.g. arrays) and dynamic (e.g. event emitters) data flows, automatically handling updates via the Observer pattern. In essence, reactive programming is about data flow, asynchronous communication, and automatic propagation of changes. In Spring, the key difference between traditional Spring MVC and WebFlux is synchronous vs asynchronous processing. Instead of blocking to wait for a response, reactive code allows you to invoke a method and keep doing other work while waiting. Spring uses Project Reactor internally, which implements the Reactive Str…  ( 5 min )

Hybrid Intranet - Modern PWA Dashboard This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space I created Hybrid Intranet, a modern, lightweight Progressive Web App (PWA) designed to be the perfect balance between functionality and simplicity for office environments. The goal was to build an intranet that employees would actually want to use daily - fast, intuitive, and accessible on any device. 🚀 PWA-Ready - Installable as a native app with offline capabilities 🔍 Live Search - Real-time filtering across all dashboard content 📱 Mobile-First - Responsive design that works beautifully on all devices 🎨 Clean UI - Modern gradient design with smooth animations 💾 Smart Persistence - Remembers user preferences (sidebar state) ⚡ Lightning…  ( 5 min )

I know I can get things done, no matter the challenge. But how do I do it effectively? That question has been on my mind for a while now. It's no longer about proving my capability to accomplish something, what's been driving me lately is a more subtle (and deeper) unease: the desire to do better! Capability Isn't the Hurdle If you work in tech, you've probably gone through the phase of learning new tools, frameworks, languages, and methodologies. In the beginning, the challenge is always about making it work. But after some time, something shifts. Execution stops being the obstacle, and a new question pops up: "Okay, I can do it. But is it actually good?" The Unease That Propels This kind of restlessness signals maturation. It's when you stop measuring your work solely by the number of co…  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space I created a fictional intranet homepage for NovaLink Systems, a futuristic tech company focused on AI and team collaboration. 👉 View the Project The homepage includes: 🌟 Hero section with welcome message 📅 Upcoming Events 👥 Team Spotlight 🧭 Quick Tools section 📰 Company News 🎯 Mission, Vision, and Values 💻 Responsive design for mobile & desktop All sections were built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The design follows a sleek dark-blue gradient theme with glowing hover animations. I wanted a layout that felt futuristic but still readable and practical. I used soft transitions, a modern UI card layout, and blue tones to represent calm, focus, and innovation. HTML5 CSS3 (Flexbox + Grid + Transitions) Vanilla JavaScript Hosted on: (e.g. GitHub Pages) Made by Melody Kelly Nwaogu Thanks for hosting this inspiring challenge! 🚀  ( 3 min )

Remote team collaboration is no longer just a trend. It’s how modern teams get things done. But working from different locations can bring its own set of challenges, especially when communication, engagement, and accountability start to slip. What is Remote Collaboration? Remote collaboration is the process of working together toward shared goals while being physically apart. It relies on digital tools, such as video conferencing, shared documents, messaging apps, and virtual polling, to facilitate effective communication and keep projects on track. This type of collaboration enables remote teams to stay connected, manage workloads, and resolve problems in real-time, even when working across different time zones or continents. 8 Best Practices for Remote Team Collaboration Whether you …  ( 5 min )

Semiconductor lithography is an integral process in chip manufacturing that relies on the ability to create precise patterns on a silicon wafer. These patterns are the foundation for creating transistors and circuits that power modern electronics. Lithography systems, which use light to project these patterns, are among the most sophisticated and precise machines in the world. The success of these machines in producing reliable, high-performance chips hinges on the work of mechanical engineers who design the mechanical components that ensure stability, precision, and reliability. In the world of semiconductor manufacturing, where tolerances are measured in nanometers, even the smallest mechanical misalignment can lead to catastrophic yield losses. The heart of lithography machines is their…  ( 4 min )

When I started building web apps with PHP and Laravel, my main goal was simple: make it work. 🧠 What is Clean Architecture? The core business logic is independent of frameworks and tools. Your app becomes easier to test, maintain, and evolve. You can plug and replace things (like Laravel, databases, external APIs) without touching your core logic. 🧱 The Layers and The Golden Rule Domain Layer: Entities, business rules. The heart of your application. Application Layer: Use cases that orchestrate the domain objects. Infrastructure Layer: Frameworks (Laravel), databases (MySQL), APIs, queues, etc. Interface/Presentation Layer: Controllers, CLI Commands, anything that presents data to the user. The most important rule is The Dependency Rule: source code dependencies can only point inwards. T…  ( 5 min )

As Heurísticas de Nielsen As Heurísticas de Nielsen, criadas por Jakob Nielsen e Rolf Molich em 1990 e refinadas por Nielsen em 1994, é um conjunto de dez princípios gerais para o design de interfaces de usuário. Elas se tornaram um guia fundamental para avaliar a usabilidade de qualquer sistema – seja um site, aplicativo ou software. Essas heurísticas são usadas para identificar problemas de usabilidade em uma interface e propor melhorias, garantindo que o produto seja intuitivo, eficiente e agradável para o usuário. Detalhando as 10 Heurísticas de Nielsen: Visibilidade do Status do Sistema O que significa: O sistema deve sempre manter o usuário informado sobre o que está acontecendo, fornecendo feedback apropriado em um período razoável. Exemplo: Uma barra de progresso durante o do…  ( 5 min )

🧑‍💻 Note: This article is aimed at developers who are just getting started and want to learn about software architecture and microservices. I want to share my personal view on how Hexagonal Architecture provides a solid foundation for growth and scalability. I believe developers should get familiar with architectural patterns early—not to overengineer, but to understand how to build software that can evolve cleanly as the project grows. I'm fully open to suggestions, questions, or constructive criticism. This article is based on practical experience and research, but there’s always room for discussion and improvement. Feel free to challenge or complement this point of view. One of the biggest challenges in building long-lasting applications is protecting business logic from technolo…  ( 5 min )

Fastify Prisma Boilerplate — A Productive API Starter As someone who frequently spins up backend projects, I got tired of repeating the same setup. So I built a boilerplate that helps me get started faster with less boilerplate and more actual work. This project combines Fastify, Prisma, Zod, and TypeScript into a lightweight, type-safe, and efficient REST API starter — with auto-generated routes, a CLI, and built-in validation. 👉 GitHub Repo ⚡ Fastify for high-performance APIs 🐘 Prisma for type-safe DB access (PostgreSQL) ✅ Zod for schema validation and typing 🔒 End-to-end type safety with fastify-type-provider-zod 📝 Swagger auto-docs via @fastify/swagger 🛠 CLI to scaffold routes ♻️ Auto-registration of route files 🌐 .env support via dotenv Getting Started gi…  ( 4 min )

CONTENT WRITING SERVICES What are Content Writing Services? Content writing encompasses the structuring, enhancement, and distribution of information designed for the internet. This may include a blog entry, a video script, a sales page — essentially anything that is made available online. Importance of Content Writing Information is made available to consumers through blogs, articles, and e-books. The process of content creation assists in engaging a broader audience. Product descriptions are one way that content writing contributes to brand recognitions. Writing quality content promotes the expansion of internet business. Social media platforms such as Instagram and others. Types of Content Writing BLOG POSTs: Website copywriting: Brand journalist: SEO Writing: FUTURE DEMAND For those who enjoy writing and have a talent for creating interesting information it provides a fulfilling professional path. Creating material for many platforms such as blogs, websites, social media, emails and more is a requirement for these jobs. Content writers are in high demand and get handsome salary package. Content writing is a valuable profession. DMT SOFTWARE HOUSE  ( 3 min )

Hi, I'm Dhamith, a software engineer with over 2.5 years of experience. But back when I was an undergraduate, I faced the same challenge many students face today, finding an internship. These days, it's tough. There's lots of competition, few responses, and endless applications. That's exactly why I'm sharing my story. I didn't land my internship through a job portal or by sending out resumes. It came from something completely different. Here's how it happened. In the beginning, I built a few hobby projects just for fun. Simple things I was curious about or wanted to try. I didn't expect much from them, but I shared them anyway on social media. At first, I posted my work everywhere Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. But after a while, I started noticing something, LinkedIn was where my work…  ( 5 min )

1. Selecting the Button Element const notifyBtn = document.querySelector("#notify"); Selects the button with the id="notify" from the DOM. Stores it in the variable notifyBtn. 2. Notification and Interval Variables let interval; let notification; interval: Stores the ID of the interval function (used for clearing the interval later). notification: Stores the latest notification instance. 3. Click Event Listener on Button notifyBtn.addEventListener("click", () => { Notification.requestPermission().then((permission) => { if (permission == "granted") { notification = new Notification("Example", { body: "This is more text for example" + Math.random(), icon: "icon.png", tag: "Example", }); notification.addEventListener("error", (e…  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space For this challenge, I designed and built an intranet homepage for "Pixel Potion Studios," a fictional indie game development company. My goal was to move beyond a generic corporate template and create a digital workspace that felt like an immersive extension of the company's creative culture. The entire layout is designed to feel like the main menu of an indie game, making it a familiar and engaging space for its employees. The key widgets and features include: A Personalized Welcome: Greets the logged-in employee by name. Notifications: A dynamic section that combines major announcements (like a CEO's message) with smaller, more personal updates like wellness challenges or welcomi…  ( 4 min )

As organizations increasingly migrate to the cloud, managing and optimizing AWS costs becomes crucial. With various pricing models available, two of the most widely used cost-saving options are AWS Savings Plans and AWS Reserved Instances (RIs). Both offer significant discounts compared to on-demand pricing, but they differ in flexibility, application, and use cases. Understanding these differences is essential to make the most out of your AWS investment. This article compares AWS Savings Plans and Reserved Instances, outlining their key benefits and helping you decide which pricing model best suits your workloads and long-term strategy. AWS Savings Plans is a flexible pricing model that allows users to commit to a consistent amount of compute usage (measured in $/hour) for a one- or three…  ( 6 min )

TL;DR I will simulate a multi-host environment using DinD and then use Portainer for deployment and management. Installed Docker (If you don't have it, follow the instructions for Windows or Linux) Read previous post to know what I done Architecture I will migrate from a single-host to a multi-host architecture. Step 1: Register 3 nodes free for portainer Click on the link Fill out the form Get an email and save the license key Step 2: Create docker volume for portainer docker volume create portainer_data Step 3: Create network docker network create portainer-network Step 4: Run portainer with specify network docker run -d -p 8000:8000 -p 9443:9443 --name portainer --restart=always --network portainer-network -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock -v portainer_…  ( 5 min )

Let’s be real — cloud storage in 2025 feels more like a trap than a tool. 5GB here, 2GB there, and before you know it, you're out of space, out of patience, and forced to “go premium” just to keep your own files online. That’s why we built Bluebox — a new kind of cloud storage platform that flips the script. 🚀 15GB of Free Cloud Storage. Yours. Forever. No Strings. Bluebox is a clean, fast, and secure cloud storage service built by Phisk Corporation, designed specifically for developers, creators, and digital builders who are tired of the nonsense. We’re not trying to upsell you. We’re not mining your data. And we’re not asking for your credit card. Just sign up and get 15GB of free storage — instantly. And yes, it’ll stay free. Forever. 💡 Why Bluebox Matters Right Now 🧩 We’re all stori…  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, CSS Art: Office Culture. Have you ever wondered how far you can push CSS without touching JavaScript? Today, I'm excited to share a project that creates a fully interactive, 3D office environment using nothing but HTML and CSS! The inspiration for this project came from observing real office environments and wanting to capture the essence of modern workplace culture through CSS art. I was fascinated by the diversity of interactions that happen in offices daily - from formal executive meetings to casual water cooler conversations, from nerve-wracking job interviews to collaborative team sessions. What struck me most was how much storytelling potential exists in these everyday scenarios. I wanted to challenge mys…  ( 9 min )

Azure Virtual Machine (VM) is a scalable, cloud-based computing resource offered by Microsoft Azure that functions just like a traditional computer—but in the cloud. It allows users to run applications, host websites, manage servers, or simulate workloads without owning physical hardware. Kindly see below steps involved in Creating an Azure Virtual Machine: Login to Microsoft Azure at https://portal.azure.com Search for a Virtual Machine from the Search bar Create a virtual machine Create a Resource group and give it a name Give your virtual machine a name, choose a region, choose availability zone, choose a zone. Choose an image Choose image size Create a login detail for administrator account and give it a name and password Select the inbound port Select License Under Monitoring, disable boot diagnostic Go to tag and add name and value Review and create virtual machine Deployment in progress Deployment is complete Connect the virtual machine |Download the RDP file and open file The virtual machine has been created.  ( 3 min )

While working with Git branches like develop and main, it's common to frequently merge changes. But did you know that doing so with regular merges can break a linear commit history? Here's what I learned today 👇 If you keep merging from develop to main using regular git merge, Git will create merge commits, leading to a non-linear (branched) commit history. This can make git log harder to read, especially in large projects. To ensure a clean, straight commit history on main, use one of these strategies: Rebase Before Merge git checkout develop git rebase main # Replay develop commits on top of main git checkout main git merge --ff-only develop # Fast-forward only ✅ This avoids merge commits and keeps the history linear. Use Squash Merging (Optional) If you want to combine all develop changes into a single commit before merging: git checkout main git merge --squash develop git commit 🎯 Useful for condensing work into one clean commit. Use Fast-Forward Merges Only Prevent accidental merge commits: git merge --ff-only develop 🔁 Repeat this pattern consistently to keep main clean and linear — great for production branches and readable history. Tags: #git #github #versioncontrol #devtips #100DaysOfDev  ( 3 min )

Hey folks 👋 I wanted to take a moment to introduce something our team has been quietly building over the past few months — something we truly believe could be useful for you, especially if you're a developer juggling projects, assets, backups, or just looking for a simple, reliable place to store your digital stuff. Say hello to Bluebox — a modern, clean, and secure cloud storage platform built by Phisk Corporation with a strong focus on usability, privacy, and community. And here’s the kicker: 🧊 You get 15GB of free storage. No credit card. No hidden catch. Just yours, free — forever. Why Bluebox? Let’s face it. Most of the big-name cloud storage providers come with baggage: bloated dashboards, constant upselling, limited free plans, and sometimes — questionable data policies. As develo…  ( 4 min )

Hi there! I'm Maneshwar. Right now, I’m building LiveAPI, a first-of-its-kind tool that helps you automatically index API endpoints across all your repositories. LiveAPI makes it easier to discover, understand, and interact with APIs in large infrastructures. Managing firewall rules manually on each server is boring and error-prone. Instead, automate it once with Ansible and let it run every time you provision a box. This post shows how to configure UFW using Ansible in a way that is repeatable, version-controlled, and easy to extend. Ansible installed on your control machine Target servers accessible via SSH Python installed on the target (Ansible needs it) The community.general collection installed: ansible-galaxy collection install community.general hosts.ini [web] webserver…  ( 5 min )

Hi there! I'm Shrijith Venkatrama, founder of Hexmos. Right now, I’m building LiveAPI, a first of its kind tool for helping you automatically index API endpoints across all your repositories. LiveAPI helps you discover, understand and use APIs in large tech infrastructures with ease. Command-line interfaces (CLIs) are a developer's bread and butter. Whether you're scripting a quick tool or building a full-blown application, a good CLI makes life easier for everyone. Python's Click library is a game-changer for creating CLIs that are intuitive, powerful, and ergonomic. In this post, we'll dive into how Click helps you craft CLIs that feel natural to use, with practical examples and tips to make your commands shine. Click is a Python package that simplifies CLI creation with clean syntax and…  ( 8 min )

Hey everyone! ✨ As part of our mission to help our community land the roles they deserve, here's your list of job openings across different domains! 🚀 AI Deployment Strategist @ Arc (New York, USA): https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/joinarc/a803b0e9-a559-4bc6-a8af-d8456f230e46 Product Design Engineer @ Persona AI (Pensacola FL/Houston TX, USA): https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/personainc.ai/9bd219fe-135a-4358-a666-1547df88ec05 General Application, Human Resources @ Microsoft (Utah, USA): https://microsoft.bamboohr.com/careers/19 Project & Maintenance Manager @ Siegwerk (Loeches, Spain): https://careers.siegwerk.com/job/Loeches-Project-&-Maintenance-Manager/1159584001/ Technical Producer @ Epic Games (Porto Alegre, Brazil): https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/careers/jobs/5589031004?gh_jid=5589031004 Transportation Assistant @ Nestle (Lima, Perú): https://jobdetails.nestle.com/job/Lima-Transportation-Assistant/1229165301/ AI/ML Engineer @ Brain Co. (San Francisco Bay Area, USA): https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/brainco/58cff031-5b0b-4b92-a1ea-2ebf2495d89d AI Developer @ Workana (Remote, Argentina/Colombia/Uruguay): https://apply.workable.com/workana-premium/j/6F6F5290C8/ Enterprise Product Manager @ Snowflake (Pune, India): https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/snowflake/0af6b021-6c2e-4a53-9eee-febcc321a9c5/application Senior Consultant @ Deloitee (Bengaluru, India): https://southasiacareers.deloitte.com/job/Bengaluru-Senior-Consultant-SAP-MM-Bengaluru-SAP/43771344/ Give Resume Matcher a ⭐ on GitHub ⭐ Resume Matcher on GitHub I'll be sharing more job posts like this in our Discord, LinkedIn and on DEV. Feel free to join the community. (●'◡'●) Resume Matcher on Discord Resume Matcher on LinkedIn ✨ Let’s get you hired. You’ve got this! With love, Harshita 🌸 | Open Source Community Manager  ( 3 min )

This is a submission for the World's Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: Building with Bolt. I graduated from university last year with a Philosophy degree — but for me, philosophy isn't just a qualification written on paper. It’s how I try to live, think, and grow. So, I thought: What if people could interact with a philosopher by simply speaking to one — just like we imagine having a chat with Socrates? That’s what led me to create Ask a Philosopher — an AI Voice Agent that listens, thinks, and speaks back. It was built using the following stack: 🎨 Frontend: HTML + JavaScript + WebAudio API + Text-to-Speech 🧠 Backend: Flask, hosted on AWS EC2 🔌 External APIs: AssemblyAI for Speech-to-Text + Gemini API for philosophical responses 🚀 Deployment: Single EC2 instance with Nginx as a reve…  ( 5 min )

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By Frank, Senior Electronics Engineer (USA) Disclaimer: This content is provided for educational purposes only and is not sponsored by any company. Wearable electronics have rapidly transitioned from geek‑chic gadgets to indispensable tools that blend seamlessly into our everyday lives. As engineers and enthusiasts, we’re witnessing an era where technology isn’t just in our pockets, it’s on our wrists, woven into our clothes, and even bio‑integrated. In this article, I dive deep into what makes these devices tick, explore their real‑world applications, discuss prevailing challenges, and cast an eye toward the innovations that lie on the horizon. At their core, wearable electronics are compact, body‑worn devices equipped with sensors, microcontrollers, power sources, and wireless communica…  ( 6 min )

Account abstraction has been a hot topic in Ethereum development for years, and ERC-4337 finally brought it to life. USDC or USDT because you lacked just a bit of ETH for gas fees, you're not alone — and ERC-4337 is part of the solution. If I got a cent every time I asked a friend for ETH just to send a stablecoin, I’d probably have ten dollars by now. Let’s say you’re holding only USDT in your wallet. You want to send it to a friend. But wait, you need ETH for gas. Suddenly, you’re scrambling to: Bridge or buy ETH Beg friends for a top-up Or worse, use a centralized exchange,cmon😖 This UX is not friendly, especially for everyday users or newcomers. The requirement to hold a second token (ETH) just to use your actual token (USDT/USDC) feels broken. Buzzword : Account Abstra…  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space I created IntraSpace - a comprehensive intranet platform that transforms how teams collaborate and stay productive. This isn't just another dashboard; it's a complete digital workspace that combines AI assistance, project management, team communication, and resource management into one seamless experience. 🤖 Daisy AI Assistant - Smart productivity companion that analyzes work patterns and provides optimization insights 📋 Multi-View Project Management - Kanban boards, task tracking, and progress analytics 💬 Real-Time Team Chat - Integrated messaging with voice notes and interactive polls 📅 Smart Calendar - Meeting scheduling with room booking and conflict detection 📚 Resource L…  ( 4 min )

🌐 This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space OrbitSpace is a futuristic, glassmorphism-inspired intranet homepage designed to bring elegance, clarity, and functionality to digital office environments. I envisioned a modern digital workspace that merges essential internal tools with an aesthetic that inspires creativity. The layout includes: ✨ Hero section with office branding 🚀 Quick links for essential tools 👥 Team spotlight to highlight members 📅 Upcoming events area 📊 Metrics dashboard 📚 Knowledge base 🧭 Navigation bar with smooth UX The UI uses glassmorphism layered with TailwindCSS and ShadCN UI components for responsiveness, theme consistency, and accessibility. Every card is softly frosted with transparency, letting the gradient background shine through. 🔗 Live URL: Preview Source Code: GitHub Repo I started this project with the idea of redefining how office intranets feel — moving away from outdated, cluttered dashboards into something that feels alive, light, and forward-thinking. Some things I'm proud of: Using glassmorphism with care to avoid readability issues Seamless integration of ShadCN components with Tailwind A fully modular component structure (HeroSection, Navigation, TeamSpotlight, etc.) Layout that adapts beautifully to different screen sizes Subtle hover interactions and gradients that enhance UX Throughout this build, I focused on component reusability and aesthetic balance, ensuring each section contributes to a cohesive whole. Made by @aditya_007 MIT License — free to use with credit.  ( 3 min )

🚀 Modern Intranet Dashboard UI Built for the Axero Frontend Challenge Hadil Ben Abdallah ・ Jul 25 #devchallenge #frontendchallenge #css #javascript  ( 2 min )

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space I built a sleek Office Intranet Dashboard inspired by modern workspace needs. It includes announcement boards, employee directory, project status cards, and a meeting room booking UI. I used React + Vite, Lucide icons, and full responsive CSS to simulate a real office experience. Live App 👉 https://balamanikandanb191.github.io/-DEV-Frontend-Challenge/ GitHub Repo 👉 https://github.com/balamanikandanb191/-DEV-Frontend-Challenge This challenge helped me think like a real UI/UX designer for workplace tools. I planned the layout like an intranet dashboard you'd see in a tech company — with components like Announcements, Tasks, and Team Members. I used Framer Motion for smooth transitions and made the design completely mobile-responsive. Proud moment? I created a dynamic card grid system from scratch. I learned how important consistent UI is when building dashboards and how little details (icons, shadows, alignment) matter. Team Submission: Solo entry by Balamanikandan bmk1aws1@gmail.com Thanks for the opportunity! 🚀  ( 3 min )

Introduction Launching a successful token presale is not just about having a great product or tokenomics—it’s also about building momentum, trust, and community engagement. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by leveraging a revenue sharing model as part of your presale marketing strategy. This approach incentivizes community members, influencers, and promoters to actively participate in and promote your presale, creating a win-win scenario for all parties involved. A revenue sharing model in the context of a token presale is a system where a portion of the funds raised (or tokens sold) is distributed as rewards to promoters or referrers who help bring in new investors. This model transforms your community into an active marketing force, aligning their interests with the su…  ( 6 min )

There's been a flood of demos lately showing off how MCP servers can write WhatsApp messages or book plane tickets. Most of that feels like novelty, not utility. As a technical founder building Sliplane, a Docker hosting platform, I live in my terminal, and I care about things that help me ship, support customers, and write content fast. Quick refresher: MCP (Model Context Protocol) is Anthropic's open protocol that lets AI assistants like Claude connect to external tools and data sources. Think of MCP servers as bridges that give Claude access to APIs, databases, or services. Instead of copy-pasting information back and forth, Claude can directly interact with your tools to get work done. Here are four MCP servers I actually use every day to get real work done. No gimmicks. Just productiv…  ( 5 min )

Disclaimer: This article is provided for educational purposes only and is not sponsored or endorsed by any company. Integrated circuits are the hidden heroes behind virtually every gadget we use. These sliver‑thin chips let your smartphone fit in your pocket, enable your car’s advanced driver‑assist features, and make high‑speed data centers possible. Without ICs, electronics would be bulky, power‑hungry, and far less reliable. As devices demand more performance in ever‑smaller packages, ICs keep innovating, packing billions of transistors onto cuts of silicon no larger than a fingernail. At their core, integrated circuits (ICs) are a miniature city of electronic components, transistors, resistors, capacitors, fabricated on a single piece of semiconductor (usually silicon). Before ICs, en…  ( 5 min )

Ao construir uma página web, o conteúdo é rei, mas a forma como ele é estruturado é a rainha que o ajuda a ser encontrado e compreendido. No coração dessa estrutura estão os títulos HTML, elementos essenciais que organizam o seu texto e guiam tanto os leitores humanos quanto as máquinas. Os títulos HTML são definidos por tags que vão de a . Eles servem para indicar a importância e a hierarquia do conteúdo em uma página. Imagine-os como os títulos e subtítulos de um livro ou de um trabalho acadêmico: (Heading 1): O título mais importante, que representa o tópico principal de toda a página. Pense nele como o título de um livro. (Heading 2): Um subtítulo de nível secundário, que divide o em seções principais. Seriam os capítulos de um livro. (Heading 3): Um subtít…  ( 6 min )

Who Built It? How Proof of Attribution Gives Credit Where It’s Due In traditional software development or AI research, it’s easy to overlook one crucial question: Who actually built this? A dataset might be compiled by hundreds of people. A model could be fine-tuned over months by a team of engineers. Content might be pulled from the web, cleaned, annotated, and prepped by unseen hands. Yet, when the product goes live a chatbot, a new algorithm, a predictive tool credit is often centralized. The work of contributors gets buried under logos and branding. This is where Proof of Attribution (PoA) steps in a system designed to answer that very question: who contributed what, and how can we make sure they get recognized (and even rewarded)? Before diving into Web3, let’s look at ho…  ( 5 min )

Have you ever wished that you could learn a new language just by browsing the web? Well I know I have. About a year ago I decided that I wanted to learn Russian. Learning a new language is a slow process, so being able to spend time constantly working towards this goal is critical. However once the novelty of embarking on a new hobby wore off I found it harder and harder to engage and enjoy what I was reading, children stories just aren't that entertaining. This lead to me thinking, I wish I could engage with Russian the same way I do English every day. And this is where I decided to create Lingo Journey, a Chrome extension designed to help people learn a new language. If Language learning is all about immersion, then what better way to achieve this than surfing the web entirely in your n…  ( 4 min )

Introduction to GitHub Actions Git actions is a continuous integration and continuous delivery platform that allows us to build, test, deploy our tasks. It is an automation tool. Practical Section Step 1: Create a private GitHub repository Go to your GitHub and create a private repository Step 2: Generate a workflow token in GitHub Go to your GitHub and click on your profile Scroll down and click on settings Scroll down and click on developers by your left Click on personal access token drop down and select tokens (classic) Click on generate tokens Name your token Scroll down and enable workflow Scroll down and click on generate tokens Before you exist that page, make sure you copy your token Step 3: Create a file Create a file on your laptop Right click on it and open it with …  ( 4 min )

Uma abordagem prática para organizar a lógica de navegação usando Coordinator (MVVM-C) no desenvolvimento nativo do Android Se toda experiência não é única e você já se sentiu perdido entre Activities, Fragments, Intents, Navigation Graphs e Args/SafeArgs no Android, não estamos sós. MVVM-C (Model-View-ViewModel-Coordinator), utilizando um componente chamado NavigationManager para tornar a navegação mais organizada, escalável e testável. O que é MVVM-C? O papel do NavigationManager Integração com o Coordinator Inicialização do fluxo Conclusão MVVM-C é uma extensão do padrão MVVM, onde a responsabilidade de navegação é delegada a um novo componente: o Coordinator. O objetivo é retirar a lógica de navegação da camada de View e centralizá-la em um controlador especializado, que decide quais t…  ( 5 min )

What is a Virtual Machine: In this article, we will be focusing on: Move the virtual machine network to the new subnet Login to Microsoft Azure at https://portal.azure.com From the Azure portal home page, in the search box, enter virtual machines. Select virtual machines under services. Select the guided-project-vm virtual machine. If the virtual machine is running, select Stop. Wait for the Status field to update and show Stopped (deallocated). Wait for the Status field to update and show Stopped (deallocated). Within the Networking subsection of the menu, select Network settings. Select the Network interface / IP configuration hyperlink for the VM. On the IP Configurations page, update the Subnet to ftpSubnet. Select Apply. Select Home to return to the Azure portal ho…  ( 5 min )

Kenyan households face soaring food prices and inflation. By building a robust ETL pipeline, dimensional model and visual dashboards, I analyzed how inflation impacts staple food prices across Kenyan markets from 2006 to 2024. Food consistently makes up 30–40% of Kenya’s consumer basket, driving inflation volatility.   By analyzing monthly market data, we uncover inflation’s impacts on food security and policy effectiveness. Full project code on Github Tech stack: Python Pandas PostgreSQL (star schema) Apache Airflow Grafana Data sources: Food prices: HDX CSV from WFP/Humanitarian Data Exchange Inflation: World Bank CPI API for Kenya (2006–2024) Star Schema: The cleaned data is structured using a star schema to enable efficient querying and dashboarding. At its center is the fact_pr…  ( 5 min )

Originally published here: Due to a lack of tutorials about setting up ESLint with Vite and React, especially including React Hooks and React Refresh, I've written this guide to help developers looking for such resources. Let's get started! This tutorial assumes you are using Vite 7, but the instructions should be applicable to other versions as well. In case you aren't very familiar with ESLint, Vite, or React Refresh, here is a bit of info about each. There aren't dedicated sections about React or React Hooks because you can find plenty of info about them in React's official documentation. ESLint is a popular JavaScript linter that helps developers identify and fix issues in their code. It enforces coding standards and best practices, making it easier to write clean, consistent, and main…  ( 6 min )

When it comes to styling React components with CSS, the possibilities are endless. With the rise in popularity of React for building user interfaces, having a solid understanding of how to effectively style components is crucial for creating visually appealing and functional applications. From inline styles to CSS modules and CSS-in-JS solutions, there are various approaches to consider when styling React components. In this guide, we will explore the best practices and techniques for styling React components with CSS to help you create stunning and responsive UIs for your projects. Overview of CSS Methodologies for React Components In the realm of React component styling, the choice of CSS methodology plays a significant role in maintaining code scalability and consistency. CSS methodolog…  ( 5 min )

Tired of generic resumes and blind job applications? HackerEarth lets developers showcase real skills and get hired based on what they can build — not just what they say. 💡 What you get: 🧠 Practice with real-world coding challenges in DSA, system design, AI & more 🔍 Be discovered by global tech companies actively hiring 🛠️ Build a public developer profile backed by assessments & coding track record 🌍 Join a 10M+ dev community learning, competing, and leveling up together Skip the fluff. Code your way into great opportunities. 🔗 hackerearth.com/for-developers  ( 3 min )

This is a submission for the World's Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: Beyond the Code. While the World's Largest Hackathon was fundamentally about building and creating, the most meaningful aspects of my experience went far beyond the code. With over 130,000 builders from around the globe, this event became a celebration of human connection, collaboration, and community that I'll never forget. As a solo developer, I initially planned to work alone. But the hackathon's community channels quickly showed me the power of collaboration. I connected with three incredible teammates through the Discord channels: Sarah (@sarah_builds) - A UX designer from Toronto who brought incredible user experience insights Miguel (@miguel_dev) - A backend specialist from São Paulo with expertise in AI/ML Pr…  ( 6 min )

This post originally appeared on Symfony Station. Welcome to this week's Symfony Station communiqué. It's your review of the essential news in the Symfony and PHP development communities focusing on protecting democracy. There's good content in all of our categories, so please take your time and enjoy the items most relevant and valuable to you. This is why we publish on Fridays. So you can savor it over your weekend. Once again, thanks go out to Javier Eguiluz and the team at Symfony for sharing our communiqué in their Week of Symfony. My opinions will be in bold. And will often involve cursing. Because humans. Especially tech bros. Fuck 'em! Symfony As always, we will start with the official news from Symfony. This week, the upcoming Symfony 7.4 version improved the Serializer component …  ( 7 min )

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This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge MedExpert AI is a specialized medical voice assistant that demonstrates deep domain expertise through AssemblyAI's Universal-Streaming technology. Built for the Domain Expert Voice Agent prompt, this system provides accurate medical terminology recognition, patient consultation assistance, and continuous learning from medical conversations through RAG capabilities. Key features: Accurate transcription of complex medical terminology Real-time medical consultation assistance for healthcare providers RAG-powered knowledge base with latest medical research HIPAA-compliant conversation handling with PII redaction Specialized medical vocabulary and drug name recognition 🔗 Live Demo: https://medexpert-ai.vercel.app Video Demo: https:…  ( 3 min )

Launching a new startup is hard. Getting users is even harder. But getting 600+ downloads in just 12 hours without spending a single rupee on ads or PR? That’s what we achieved with StayZ — a student housing platform built by students, for students. In this blog, I’ll walk you through: 🧠 Our growth strategy 🔍 SEO + organic tactics 🚫 Why we skipped paid ads 🤝 Real learnings from Gen Z traction 💡 What Is StayZ? We help students: Find verified PGs/hostels around colleges Chat with owners Book instantly Join local events & get perks (free food, parties, etc.) Now let’s get to the spicy part — how we exploded in 12 hours. 🧩 Our Strategy to Hit 600+ Installs Organically 🎯 Targeted WhatsApp Campaigns We created personalized messages like: “🎉 Congrats on your Galgotias admission! Download …  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for the Algolia MCP Server Challenge IntelliSearch Hub is an innovative search management platform that transforms complex search infrastructure operations into natural language conversations through Algolia's MCP Server. This user-facing application enables search administrators to manage entire search ecosystems through intuitive conversational interfaces. Key features: Conversational search configuration and optimization Natural language analytics and reporting Voice-controlled search management Intelligent search troubleshooting and diagnosis GitHub Repository: https://github.com/demo-user/intellisearch-hub Live Demo: https://intellisearch-hub.vercel.app IntelliSearch Hub leverages Algolia's MCP Server to create an unprecedented user experience where complex search operations become as simple as natural conversation: const conversationalConfig = { userInput: "I want to create a search for product catalog with facets for price, brand, and category", mcpResponse: await algoliaMCP.processConfiguration({ intent: 'create_index', requirements: userInput, optimization_level: 'advanced' }) }; Voice-Controlled Management: const voiceCommands = { "optimize search for mobile users": async () => { return await algoliaMCP.optimizeFor({ platform: 'mobile', performance_priority: 'speed', ui_adaptations: true }); } }; Creating IntelliSearch Hub with Algolia's MCP Server revolutionized how I think about search management interfaces. The ability to translate natural language into precise search configurations eliminated the traditional learning curve for advanced search features. Conversational interfaces can make complex search operations accessible to non-technical users while maintaining enterprise-grade performance and reliability.  ( 3 min )

_This is a submission for the World's Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge Walking into HackMIT's main hall at 6 PM on a Friday, I felt the familiar mix of excitement and anxiety that comes with any hackathon. But this time was different – I was flying solo. My usual hackathon buddy couldn't make it, and I found myself scanning the crowd of 1,000+ hackers, looking for a team that might need one more member. That's when I spotted them: Sarah, a UX designer frantically sketching wireframes on napkins; Marcus, a backend developer debugging what looked like a Docker configuration; and Priya, a data scientist explaining something enthusiastically to anyone who would listen. They were the definition of organized chaos, and I knew I had to join them. "Hey, need a frontend developer?" I asked, tryi…  ( 5 min )

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🚀 Think Redux and Zustand Are Fast? We Put Them to the Test. Karandeep Singh ・ Jul 13 #react #redux #javascript #programming  ( 3 min )

Hey there, fellow developers! Rhythm Saha here, founder of NovexiQ, my web development agency right here in Santipur, West Bengal. As a fullstack web developer and a final-year MCA student, I'm always exploring the best tools and practices to build cutting-edge applications. When I started NovexiQ, I really wanted to use the most modern, efficient, and scalable tech for our clients. That's exactly why Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS became the cornerstone of my development stack. If you're looking to dive into modern web development, set up your projects with a solid foundation, and build sleek, fast user interfaces, you've come to the right place. This guide is tailored for beginners. I'll walk you through a step-by-step process: initializing a Next.js project, integrating TypeScrip…  ( 9 min )

This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Real-Time AI Innovators. RealtimeAI Assistant is a voice-powered AI assistant that performs real-time semantic search across documents, conversations, and knowledge bases using Redis 8's advanced vector search capabilities. Users can speak natural language queries and receive instant, contextually relevant answers. Key features: Real-time voice-to-text with semantic understanding Instant semantic search across millions of documents Multi-modal AI responses with voice synthesis Contextual conversation memory and learning 🔗 Live Demo: https://realtimeai-assistant.vercel.app Video Demo: https://youtu.be/demo-realtimeai Screenshots: Voice interface with real-time transcription Semantic search results visualization Knowledge base management dash…  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for the Algolia MCP Server Challenge Quote Finder is a lightning-fast, searchable archive of powerful quotes from anime, TV shows, games, and films. It helps fans rediscover iconic lines, explore character insights, and surface forgotten gems through a sleek UI powered by Algolia. This project is a deeply personal one for me. I grew up immersed in anime — not just as entertainment, but as a wellspring of emotional depth, moral nuance, and philosophical reflection. From One Piece’s freedom, to Evangelion’s existential dread, anime taught me more about life than most textbooks ever could. Quote Finder is my tribute to that universe. 🔍 Instant Search powered by Algolia 🧠 AI-Powered Tags & Sentiment (e.g. "hope", "despair", "wisdom") ❤️ Emotion Extraction for deeper cont…  ( 5 min )

Welcome to Python Trending Weekly - your gateway to cutting-edge Python intelligence! Curated by Python Cat from 400+ premium sources worldwide, we deliver the most valuable articles, tutorials, open-source projects, tools, podcasts, videos, and trending discussions directly to your inbox. Our mission: Accelerate your Python mastery and unlock new career opportunities in the ever-evolving tech landscape. Stay ahead of the curve: Subscribe now for weekly insights that keep you at the forefront of Python innovation! full issue：https://www.patreon.com/posts/python-trending-135001605 Here are the title summaries for this issue: 🦄Articles & Tutorials ① Unpacking in Comprehensions ② Using reduce() for Multithreaded Aggregation ③ PEP 799 – A dedicated profilers package for organizing Python pro…  ( 4 min )

First, let's understand what is ricing. Ricing is the process of customizing your WM(windows manager) or DE(desktop environment). Usually you do this by editing the config of your window manager or compositor. In this article you will learn some basics about ricing and window managers. What's the difference between a window manager and a desktop environment? A window manager is a program that manages windows: how they look like, their behavior and keyboard shortcuts. A desktop environment is a set of utilities for graphical experience. Usually it includes a window manager, a file program, a photo viewer, etc. An example of a window manager could be Hyprland or i3, when GNOME and KDE are desktop environments. What's the difference between different window managers? All window managers are d…  ( 5 min )

Quick Summary: 📝 Ramparts is a security scanner designed for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. It discovers capabilities, performs static and LLM-powered analysis, and provides risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in MCP server implementations, helping developers secure AI agent interactions with external resources. ✅ Ramparts is a fast and lightweight security scanner for MCP servers. ✅ It uses static analysis and AI-powered detection to find vulnerabilities. ✅ It provides actionable recommendations to fix identified issues. ✅ It's easy to use, regardless of your security expertise. ✅ It saves time and resources by preventing costly security breaches. Project Statistics: 📊 ⭐ Stars: 14 🍴 Forks: 1 ❗ Open Issues: 0 ✅ Rust Hey fellow developers! Ever fe…  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Beyond the Cache. TaskFlow Engine is a distributed workflow management system that orchestrates complex business processes using Redis 8's streams, search, and data structures as the complete workflow engine. The system handles task scheduling, dependency management, parallel execution, and comprehensive audit trails. Key features: Visual workflow designer and executor Distributed task scheduling and execution Real-time workflow monitoring and analytics Advanced search across workflow history 🔗 Live Demo: https://taskflow-engine.netlify.app Video Demo: https://youtu.be/demo-taskflow Screenshots: Workflow designer interface Real-time execution monitoring Task dependency visualization Redis 8 serves as the complete workflow orchestration engi…  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Beyond the Cache. SocialSync is a unified social media management platform that aggregates content from multiple social networks using Redis 8's search, streams, and pub/sub capabilities as the core data processing engine. The system provides real-time content monitoring, sentiment analysis, and engagement tracking. Key features: Multi-platform social media content aggregation Real-time sentiment analysis and trending detection Advanced content search and filtering Automated response management 🔗 Live Demo: https://socialsync-platform.vercel.app Video Demo: https://youtu.be/demo-socialsync Screenshots: Unified social media dashboard Real-time sentiment analysis charts Advanced search and filtering interface Redis 8 powers SocialSync through…  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Beyond the Cache. EventStream Hub is a comprehensive event management platform that uses Redis 8 as its primary database for storing, processing, and serving all application data. The system handles event creation, real-time attendee management, live updates, and analytics entirely through Redis's advanced data structures. Key features: Complete event lifecycle management Real-time attendee tracking and notifications Live event analytics and insights Multi-tenant architecture with data isolation 🔗 Live Demo: https://eventstream-hub.netlify.app Video Demo: https://youtu.be/demo-eventstream Screenshots: Event management dashboard Real-time analytics interface Attendee interaction timeline Redis 8 serves as the complete data foundation for Eve…  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Real-Time AI Innovators. RealtimeAI Assistant is a voice-powered AI assistant that performs real-time semantic search across documents, conversations, and knowledge bases using Redis 8's advanced vector search capabilities. Users can speak natural language queries and receive instant, contextually relevant answers. Key features: Real-time voice-to-text with semantic understanding Instant semantic search across millions of documents Multi-modal AI responses with voice synthesis Contextual conversation memory and learning 🔗 Live Demo: https://realtimeai-assistant.vercel.app Video Demo: https://youtu.be/demo-realtimeai Screenshots: Voice interface with real-time transcription Semantic search results visualization Knowledge base management dash…  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Real-Time AI Innovators. StreamFlow AI is a real-time machine learning pipeline that processes streaming data, performs AI inference, and stores results using Redis 8 as the backbone. The system handles real-time feature engineering, model serving, and intelligent caching for ML workloads. Key features: Real-time feature extraction from streaming data sources ML model serving with intelligent caching Vector similarity search for recommendation systems Real-time anomaly detection and alerting 🔗 Live Demo: https://streamflow-ai.netlify.app Video Demo: https://youtu.be/demo-streamflow Screenshots: Real-time data processing dashboard ML pipeline monitoring interface Vector similarity visualization Redis 8 powers StreamFlow AI through multiple cutting-edge features: Redis Streams for ML Pipelines: Implemented Redis Streams to handle high-throughput data ingestion from IoT sensors, web analytics, and user interactions. Each stream processes 100K+ events per second with guaranteed ordering and fault tolerance. Vector Database for Recommendations: Built a real-time recommendation engine using Redis 8's vector search capabilities. User behavior vectors are stored and queried in real-time to generate personalized recommendations with <10ms latency. Intelligent Model Caching: Created a smart caching layer for ML model predictions using Redis 8's semantic caching. Similar input features are automatically detected and served from cache, reducing inference time by 80%. Real-time Feature Store: Utilized Redis 8's data structures to maintain a real-time feature store where ML features are computed, stored, and served with microsecond latency for both training and inference. Stream Processing: Leveraged Redis 8's enhanced stream processing capabilities to perform real-time feature transformations, data validation, and model scoring directly within Redis. The architecture achieves 99.9% uptime with automatic failover and processes over 1M ML predictions per minute.  ( 3 min )

This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Real-Time AI Innovators. VectorChat is an intelligent customer support system that provides real-time AI-powered responses using Redis 8's vector search capabilities. The application processes customer queries in real-time, finds semantically similar previous interactions, and generates contextually relevant responses using advanced vector embeddings. Key features: Real-time semantic search across historical support conversations AI-powered response suggestions based on vector similarity Live chat interface with instant AI assistance Continuous learning from new interactions 🔗 Live Demo: https://vectorchat-demo.vercel.app Video Demo: https://youtu.be/demo-vectorchat Screenshots: Real-time chat interface with AI suggestions Vector similarity matching dashboard Performance metrics showing sub-millisecond query times Redis 8 serves as the core real-time data layer for VectorChat through several key implementations: Vector Search Engine: Utilized Redis 8's enhanced vector search capabilities to store and query customer interaction embeddings. Each conversation is converted to 1536-dimensional vectors using OpenAI's text-embedding-ada-002 model and stored in Redis with the HNSW algorithm for ultra-fast semantic search. Real-time Data Processing: Leveraged Redis Streams for processing incoming customer messages in real-time, ensuring zero-latency response generation and seamless conversation flow. Semantic Caching: Implemented intelligent caching of AI responses using Redis 8's semantic caching features, reducing API calls to external LLMs by 60% while maintaining response quality. Session Management: Used Redis 8's enhanced data structures to maintain real-time session state across multiple concurrent conversations, ensuring context preservation and personalized experiences. The combination of Redis 8's vector search, streams, and caching capabilities enables VectorChat to deliver sub-50ms response times while processing thousands of concurrent conversations.  ( 3 min )

Wave provides a feature called inline assembly, and today we’re going to use it to directly call the BIOS. The int 0x10 interrupt is one of the most basic video output functions in real mode. By putting 0x0E into the AH register and the character you want to output into the AL register, then calling int 0x10, the BIOS will display the character on the screen. Using this method, we’ll print "Hi!", then perform a line break with CR (0x0D) and LF (0x0A), and finally print "OK". Currently, the Wave compiler can only be built on Linux, and by default it only generates executable binaries. It does not directly create a .img disk image like a bootloader would. However, when Wave compiles, it generates a /target folder that contains both an LLVM IR file (.ll) and a Linux binary. Since we want to c…  ( 5 min )

The DevOps landscape continues to evolve rapidly, and 2025 presents incredible opportunities for aspiring engineers. Organizations are increasingly adopting DevOps practices to deliver software faster, more reliably, and at scale. The demand for skilled DevOps professionals has never been higher. Whether you're a developer looking to expand into operations, a system administrator aiming to modernize your skills, or a complete beginner drawn to this exciting field, this comprehensive roadmap will guide your journey to DevOps mastery. DevOps represents a fundamental shift in how software is built, deployed, and maintained. It's not just about tools, it's about culture, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Here's why it matters: 🔄 Faster Delivery: Teams deploy multiple times per day in…  ( 9 min )

🧭 Day 2: Kicking off Auth Service – Exploring Keycloak vs. Duende IdentityServer In our journey to build a robust, secure, and scalable e-commerce platform (SmartKart 🛒) using .NET Core and Microservices, we are now diving into the Authentication and Authorization layer. Why Start With AuthService? 🔍 What is Keycloak (in simple words)? Keycloak is an open-source identity and access management tool. Think of it as a central place where: Users register and log in 🔑 Roles and permissions are managed 🛡️ Tokens (JWT) are issued for secure API access 🧾 And the best part? It already has all the features built-in — you don’t have to code login pages, password management, token handling, etc., yourself! ✅ Why We Chose Keycloak Over Other Options ASP.NET Identity + JWT (custom) Duende IdentityServer (formerly IdentityServer4) Keycloak Here's why I picked Keycloak: ✔️ 1. Fully Open Source ✔️ 2. Feature-Rich, Out of the Box ✔️ 3. Centralized User Management Add/edit users Assign roles Configure clients/apps ✔️ 4. Standards-Based Protocols ✔️ 5. Easy to Integrate with .NET Core JWT Bearer Authentication OpenID Connect client libraries ✔️ 6. Scalable & Cloud-Friendly 📌 Summary Comparison Table : Feature Keycloak ✅ Duende IdentityServer ❌ Open Source (free to use) ✔️ Yes ❌ No (requires paid license) Admin UI for users/roles ✔️ Built-in ❌ Needs custom development Login/Register/Forgot UI ✔️ Provided ❌ Build yourself Protocol Support (OAuth2/OIDC) ✔️ Yes ✔️ Yes Easy .NET Core Integration ✔️ Yes (via JWT/OIDC) ✔️ Native Multi-tenant support ✔️ Realms ❌ Manual effort  ( 3 min )

Background I am a developer. I love coding. But lately I started to be interested in this so called "Vibe coding". You know, on LinkedIn I see people claiming that they can do a complete application in hours, put them to market and don't need to hire developers. Now that I did some some experiments doing "vibe coding" I noticed that yes, it helps a lot, it makes some things faster, you don't have to do a lot of the big stuff, just focus on the solution and in the parts where you really have to think. My first experiment was doing an Android app called "Card Umen". My experience with Kotlin is almost zero (I made something for a hackaton in the past but forgot almost all), so I worked with chatgpt, claude and gemini and yes, they made a bust on productivity but I needed to be there all t…  ( 5 min )

What is DinD? For a simple terms, I will use docker to run another docker in docker 🤪 It can be used in many cases, but I use it to simulate a multi-host environment on a single physical machine. Open your command line and run it docker run --privileged -d --name docker:dind That's it, now I have a "virtual" of virtual machine to deploy and run the image Warning ❗❗❗: Because it run with --privileged, so it's only use for dev/test environment => Never use in production  ( 3 min )

TL;DR I will simulate a multi-host environment using DinD and then use Portainer for deployment and management. Installed Docker (If you don't have it, follow the instructions for Windows or Linux) Read previous post to know what I done Architecture I will migrate from a single-host to a multi-host architecture. Step 1: Register 3 nodes free for portainer Click on the link Fill out the form Get an email and save the license key Step 2: Create docker volume for portainer docker volume create portainer_data Step 3: Create network docker network create portainer-network Step 4: Run portainer with specify network docker run -d -p 8000:8000 -p 9443:9443 --name portainer --restart=always --network portainer-network -v /var/run/docker.sock:/var/run/docker.sock -v portainer_…  ( 4 min )

Windows ContextMenu Manager Windows ContextMenu Manager is a graphical tool designed to help users manage and customize the Windows right-click (context) menu with ease. Built with a modern UI and powered by Tauri and React, this application provides a safe and user-friendly way to enable, disable, and organize contextmenu items for both Windows 10 and Windows 11. ⚠️ Early Development Warning: Please backup your registry before making any changes! https://github.com/ahaoboy/windows-contextmenu-manager-tauri  ( 3 min )

React is powerful but sometimes, even with beautiful logic and data flow, the user experience can feel dry. What if we could add a little joy when users complete tasks? Let’s explore how to make your React apps more delightful using a simple confetti explosion when users achieve something awesome! Think about the last time you saw fireworks in an app maybe when you finished a task in Duolingo or submitted a form in Notion. These tiny micro-interactions: Reinforce user progress Add emotional engagement Encourage repeat use With React, you can do this easily using react-confetti or canvas-confetti. canvas-confetti Let’s create a Task Completion Confetti Effect in a React app: npm install canvas-confetti import confetti from "canvas-confetti"; function celebrate() { confetti({ particleCount: 100, spread: 70, origin: { y: 0.6 }, }); } You can trigger this function when: A task is marked complete A quiz is passed A form is submitted 3. Hook It Up to a Button function CongratsButton() { return ( I Did It! ); } import { useState } from "react"; function TaskDone() { const [done, setDone] = useState(false); function handleClick() { if (!done) { confetti(); setDone(true); } } return Complete Task; } You can add meaningful micro-interactions in React canvas-confetti works well without complex setup Emotion matters in UX — make users feel rewarded! Try This Next Add sound feedback using use-sound Combine with a progress bar Animate button transforms with framer-motion Final Thoughts Don't underestimate the power of small delights. Whether you're building a to-do app, a quiz, or a learning tool a little confetti can go a long way in turning your app from useful to joyful.  ( 3 min )

This is a submission for the World's Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: After the Hack. What started as a late-night hackathon idea has evolved into something I never expected—a tool that's reshaping how I think about accessibility, education, and the power of inclusive design. The Problem That Drove Me But this wasn't just another hackathon project for me. It was personal. What I Built and Why It Matters Generate customized worksheets with dyslexia-optimized formatting Choose from various subject templates (math, reading comprehension, vocabulary) Automatically apply accessibility features without design expertise Export print-ready PDFs that follow evidence-based accessibility guidelines What makes this tool special isn't just its functionality—it's the 10-15% improvement in reading co…  ( 4 min )

🧠 QuizNest – AI Quiz App 🌐 Live Demo Github 🚀 Features Earn badges like “Quiz Master,” “Speed Genius,” and “Perfect Score” Weekly and monthly top scorers 🔍 Monitor user activity and quiz submissions 🧩 Add/Edit/Delete quizzes and questions 👥 Manage users: roles, status, analytics 📈 Real-time insights and platform stats 🛠️ Tech Stack Frontend: React, CSS, Vite Backend: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB AI Integration: Together AI, Google Gemini API Authentication: JWT, Google OAuth Deployment: Render  ( 4 min )

What is Phlex? If you are in the Ruby on Rails land, you might have noticed Phlex. A little Ruby gem for building HTML and SVG view components. , as it says on the website. It was concieved by Joel Drapper as a new approach to view layer in Rails (and other web app frameworks, but I don't have any experience in that department). I'm pretty much new kid in Rails department (started with it ~5 years ago), so I don't feel like talking about the whole history of view stack in this framework. But even my experience with it (mostly in my ~15yr old $WORK project, and some new projects I started from scratch using Rails 7-8 ) is bit cumbersome: there's the "golden standard" - erb templating. I don't like erb. It's just a lot of writing, and the code us just ugly in my view. at $WORK, we use sl…  ( 8 min )

A Gentle Introduction to the Hidden World That Powers Everything You Love The Million-Dollar Minutes: Why Backend Matters What Is Backend Development Really? The Web's Two Faces: Frontend vs Backend Understanding the Client-Server Dance The Foundation: Servers, HTTP, DNS, and Networking Backend Frameworks: Your Development Superpowers APIs: The Language of Digital Communication Databases: Where Your Data Lives Backend Architecture: Building for Scale Getting Your Hands Dirty with Node.js What's Next: The Async Adventure Awaits Picture this: It's Black Friday, and you're frantically trying to snag that 70% discount on Amazon. You click "Add to Cart" and... nothing happens. The page freezes. Amazon's backend just went down, and in that single minute of downtime, they've lost approximately $…  ( 12 min )

Today! We’re going to continue TypeScript learning like you’re a smart 5-year-old who loves to build things and asks “why?” (which is the best thing ever). & yes “why?” is my way of learning. I've divided this into 20 Chapters. and will go one by one and each will be of 2 - 3 min. of read. Chapter 12 Chapter 13: Understanding DOM Elements in TypeScript (aka: How to Make DOM Elements TypeScript safe!) Imagine you want to grab an field from a webpage, but TypeScript says, “Wait, I’m confused!” 😕 No worries! By the end of this chapter, you’ll know how to tell TypeScript exactly what’s going on🚀 First let's understand, How to explain to TypeScript what kind of element we’re working with. It’s like giving TypeScript a clear instruction manual! 📖. What is Type Assertion? Type…  ( 5 min )

Browser networking refers to how web browsers handle communication between web applications and external resources over the internet. This includes making HTTP requests to servers, loading resources like images and stylesheets, connecting to APIs, and managing WebSocket connections. Browser networking covers the protocols, security policies, and optimization strategies that govern how data flows between your web application and the rest of the internet. When you build web applications, your frontend code doesn't exist in isolation. It needs to communicate with servers, APIs, and other resources across the internet. However, browsers implement strict security policies to protect users from malicious websites. Understanding these policies and how to work with them is crucial for any web deve…  ( 8 min )

A balanced approach to testing is necessary to ensure product quality in the always-changing world of software development. By combining the best aspects of automated and manual testing, hybrid testing has become a strategic approach that produces a framework that is both effective and flexible enough to adjust to changing project requirements. This method enhances test coverage and efficiency by allowing QA teams to leverage both the speed of automation and human insight. To increase productivity, coverage, and accuracy when creating a robust software application, hybrid testing combines manual and automated testing methodologies. Hybrid testing ensures that the testing team can adjust to different testing requirements by combining the two technologies, strengthening and enhancing the ov…  ( 5 min )

🛠️ Problem: Too Many docker run Commands Right now, you have Docker images for three microservices: accounts loans cards To run each one, you’d normally do: docker run -p : But imagine doing that for 100 microservices or even just multiple instances. Manually running each with docker run becomes slow and painful. Docker Compose is a tool that lets you: Define all microservices in one YAML file. Start or stop all services with just one command. 👉 Instead of typing docker run multiple times, you write everything once in a file called docker-compose.yml. Start all microservices with docker compose up Stop everything with docker compose down Set memory limits Link services together with a shared network View logs, restart services, and more Docker Compose is in…  ( 6 min )

Java Inheritance is a fundamental concept in OOP(Object-Oriented Programming). It is the mechanism in Java by which one class is allowed to inherit the features(fields and methods) of another class. In Java, Inheritance means creating new classes based on existing ones. A class that inherits from another class can reuse the methods and fields of that class. In addition, you can add new fields and methods to your current class as well. class ChildClass extends ParentClass { // Additional fields and methods } Code Reusability: The code written in the Superclass is common to all subclasses. Child classes can directly use the parent class code. Method Overriding: Method Overriding is achievable only through Inheritance. It is one of the ways by which Java achieves Run Time Polymorphism.…  ( 4 min )

Did you ever think about creating your own Animate on scroll - for short AOS - library in Angular? First of all, what is AOS? What do we need to archive this wanted behavior? Let's start by installing the latest angular cli globally, create a project and add tailwind since we will use it for easier animating! So in your Favorite terminal, execute the following commands: This will create a project in your desired directory and install its dependencies. npm install tailwindcss @tailwindcss/postcss postcss --force Adding a file called .postcssrc.json with the following content: and adding @import "tailwindcss"; to our angular project styles.scss. styles.scss. Your styles.scss with custom colors and darkmode support could look like this for example: Perfect! Our base is setup completly fine…  ( 6 min )

Blockspace refers to the finite capacity within a blockchain block that is available for storing transactions and other data. See a blockchain like a digital ledger (it's more than this anyway), and each "block" as a page in that ledger. Blockspace is essentially how much "writing room" is available on each page. This space is a critical resource because, Limited Supply: Every blockchain has a maximum block size (measured in bytes or gas units) that dictates how much data can fit into a single block. This limit is set by the protocol to manage network load, prevent spam, and ensure decentralization (as larger blocks are harder for nodes to process and store). High Demand: As blockchain networks gain adoption, there's increasing demand from users and applications to include their transact…  ( 5 min )

Ever found yourself stuck choosing css units between px, rem, em, %, vh, or vw while styling your webpage? Whether you're just starting with CSS or have been writing stylesheets for a while, understanding CSS units is essential for creating clean, consistent, and responsive designs. In this blog, we’ll break down the most commonly used CSS units with beginner-friendly explanations, real-world use cases, and some deeper insights for those looking to level up their styling game. When you're just starting with CSS, it's common to size everything using px (pixels). But as you dive deeper into responsive design and accessibility, you'll discover that there are better, more flexible units like rem, em, vh, %, and more. In this guide, we’ll explore these CSS units beyond px, understand their us…  ( 7 min )

Key Technical Decisions Audio Format: WebM/Opus → WAV conversion for optimal AssemblyAI compatibility Language Detection: Custom algorithm for Turkish/English with fallback to auto Error Handling: Comprehensive error states and user feedback Progress Tracking: Real-time upload and processing progress Metrics Dashboard: System health and performance monitoring ✅ Standard Transcription API: High-accuracy batch processing ✅ Multi-language Support: Automatic language detection ✅ Confidence Scoring: Quality metrics for each transcription ✅ File Upload API: Secure audio file handling ✅ Polling Mechanism: Real-time status updates This voice assistant is designed for business automation scenarios: �� Hotel Concierge: Automated guest assistance (as demonstrated in the demo) 📞 Customer Service: Voice-based support systems 📝 Meeting Transcription: High-accuracy meeting notes 🌍 International Support: Multi-language customer interactions �� Analytics: Voice interaction analytics and insights 🔄 Real-time Streaming: Hybrid approach for low-latency scenarios 🎨 Custom Voice: ElevenLabs integration for branded voices 📱 Mobile Optimization: Progressive Web App features 🔐 Security: End-to-end encryption for sensitive conversations 📊 Analytics: Advanced conversation analytics and insights Built with ❤️ for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge Technologies: React, TypeScript, Python, Flask, AssemblyAI API, Web Speech API  ( 3 min )

This is a submission for the Algolia MCP Server Challenge An AI-powered learning dashboard with a React/Vite frontend and a Flask backend. Users can upload PDFs or submit web links - the backend processes will extract text (using pdfplumber for PDFs and Jina Reader for web links), then enrich with AI-generated summaries and key points via OpenAI. All enriched data and metadata are indexed in the Algolia MCP Server, enabling fast, unified, and semantic search across all resources. The system also securely manages user authentication with AWS, allowing users to search, review, and download their learning materials with ease. Deployed Link: https://study-documents-fe.vercel.app/login *Github Repo: * https://github.com/sakshi30/study_documents_fe https://github.com/sakshi30/study-enhancement-bknd Demo: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AhO3UQ-9s43K_jO6AXwx7yfeQRU9HRJb/view?usp=sharing Screenshots: I utilized the Algolia MCP Server as the central indexing and retrieval layer for all the learning materials my users upload, including PDFs and web links. By sending AI-enriched summaries and metadata to MCP, I enable fast, semantic search across diverse content sources. This integration greatly simplifies how my platform organizes and delivers intelligent, relevant information to users instantly. Development Process: Challenges Faced: What I Learned: Sakshi Srivastava https://dev.to/sakshi_srivastava https://www.linkedin.com/in/srivassa/  ( 4 min )

What is it? A data warehouse is a central store used for managing large volumes of historical and current data for an organization. Unlike operational and transactional databases, it is optimized for analysis and business intelligence. This is the core storage component in a data warehouse built upon a data model. Dimensional modelling is the preferred method of coming up with the blueprint/data model for this database because it is both query optimizing and easy to grasp i.e. Fact table for quantitative measurable metrics and dimension tables for descriptive/attribute content adding meaning to fact tables. Star schema: simple and intuitive. It is denormalized, query optimizing, compatible with reporting and BI tools but storage inefficient. Snowflake schema: complex and extends star sc…  ( 5 min )

3480. Maximize Subarrays After Removing One Conflicting Pair Difficulty: Hard Topics: Array, Segment Tree, Enumeration, Prefix Sum, Weekly Contest 440 You are given an integer n which represents an array nums containing the numbers from 1 to n in order. Additionally, you are given a 2D array conflictingPairs, where conflictingPairs[i] = [a, b] indicates that a and b form a conflicting pair. Remove exactly one element from conflictingPairs. Afterward, count the number of non-empty subarrays1 of nums which do not contain both a and b for any remaining conflicting pair [a, b]. Return the maximum number of subarrays possible after removing exactly one conflicting pair. Example 1: Input: n = 4, conflictingPairs = [[2,3],[1,4]] Output: 9 Explanation: Remove [2, 3] from conflictingPairs. Now, c…  ( 30 min )

Disclaimer: AI was used for checking grammar and to improve readability. Content was written by human. Just a quick story that happened yesterday and perhaps a warning to the vibe coders out there. As the title suggests, I too tend to vibe from time to time. When I do, I go all out and allow the agent to commit its changes. I use a git-mcp-server for this (see https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers/tree/main/src/git), which does a great job until I noticed some strange behaviour during a disastrous vibe coding session. After the agent committed everything, there were still some staged files. Not knowing what they were, I ran git status myself and found the following situation M ./.git/index M ./.git/logs/HEAD M ./.git/logs/reds/heads/feature/... M ./.git/refs/heads/feature/.... # …  ( 7 min )

A data warehouse is essential for consolidating and transforming data from multiple sources into a single, reliable source for business intelligence, reporting, and analytical insights. It is a subject-oriented (focused on specific business areas like sales, customers, or products), integrated (combines data from multiple sources into a unified view), time-variant (stores historical data), non-volatile (data is usually not deleted from a warehouse) collection of data to support decision-making. Implementing a data warehouse offers many benefits: Replaces manual data gathering, significantly reducing human error, and increasing speed through ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes. Becomes the single source of truth for all analysis and reporting, ensuring consistency across the organizati…  ( 11 min )

I just released my first Python library on PyPI — it’s called rs-calculator. It’s not trying to be the smartest calculator out there, but it might be the simplest one. A simple, open-source calculator library designed to help beginners both use and understand how Python libraries are built. https://github.com/Rasa8877/rs-calculator pip install rs-calculator calculate() function with simple math: +, -, , /, *, %, // show_help() that actually shows help — no extra docs needed Handles division/modulo by zero If you’re learning Python or teaching it, give it a try. I’d love feedback or ideas for improvement 🙌  ( 3 min )

Have you ever wondered how the code you write transforms into a running program? If so, you’re in the right place. A compiler is a powerful tool that translates human-readable source code into assembly language, a medium-level representation that a computer can process. The compilation process involves several crucial steps, including lexical analysis, syntax analysis, semantic analysis, intermediate code generation, code optimization, and code generation. That’s about the flow of phases during compilation. Let’s dive deep into each phase now. Lexical analysis is the phase where the source code is broken down into tokens. Tokens include keywords, identifiers, operators, and delimiters. Each token is saved into a data structure called the Symbol Table. Each entry is stored in the following…  ( 7 min )

(Първо публикувано на 12.01.2017) При днешния алгоритъм е по-интересна имплементацията, отколкото приложението му на ръка. Това е един класически числов алгоритъм за намиране на прости числа в интервал и определено си струва да го добавите към “арсенала” си. 😉 Очевидно е, че брадата прави играта… :) ОПИСАНИЕ: “Решетото на Ератостен” (да, решетоТО, а не просто решето :)) се използва за намирането на прости числа (т.е, числа, които се делят само на 1 и на себе си) в даден интервал. Името идва от думата “решето” — съд с дъно на дупки, през които отстраняваме ненужното (правили сте си спагети, нали?). По същия начин, с този алгоритъм премахваме числата, които не отговарят на условието да са прости и след това филтриране получаваме резултата, който ни интересува. Този алгоритъм е подходящ за …  ( 5 min )

Introducing Today's Project! What is Amazon VPC? How I used Amazon VPC in this project One thing I didn't expect in this project was... This project took me... VPCs are virtual private networks within the AWS cloud that give you private, customizable control over how your cloud resources connect and interact. Without VPCs, all your resources would float in one massive open space online, with no privacy. AWS sets up a default VPC! This is why I could launch some resources like EC2 instances and connect services together from Day 1 of using AWS. If it didn't exist, I would've had to learn how to create a VPC before I can use services that require it. To set up my VPC, I had to define an IPv4 CIDR block, which is a range of IP addresses that my resources use to identify and communicate with…  ( 4 min )

TL;DR Every day we use different technological tools, already on automatism, although we have not heard about them before. With the knowledge of the new, we gain that competitiveness in the market that will provide us with what we want, be it an online store or a simple calculator. In this article, I have collected some tools, knowledge of which will help you become the ultimate developer. Let's get started! 🏎️ HMPL.js - Server-oriented customizable templating for JavaScript Let's start with a small template language that allows you to get components from the server and display them on the client. Due to its syntax, applications are quite small. The language is syntactically block-based and integrated with JSON5 and DOMPurify. Reduce the size of your javascript files and display the …  ( 6 min )

Hello and welcome to the new video and the new product I have been working on for the past month. Gettemplate.website it's a platform for developers to find FREE HTML, React, Vite and Nextjs templates tonnes of templates for different domains to build all kinds of apps. Currently, gettemplate.website provides categories of template,s including Landing pages Portfolio pages Hero sections Payment Forms CRM Forms & Tables Onboarding sections Content tables and Forms AI sections Animations Do check the website, https://gettemplate.website and feel FREE to add your opinion in the comments section Website: https://gettemplate.website https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmIwEPSAzFg Do check it and let me know your opinion in the comments  ( 3 min )

For the past few weeks, I’ve been on a personal 30-day MLOps challenge to get hands-on with tooling and workflows used in real-world machine learning deployments. As part of this challenge, I containerized my first deep learning solution using Docker. The experience was both educational and practical — and this post breaks it all down. The goal was to create a regression model that predicts the quality of white wine based on its chemical properties. Dataset: UCI White Wine Quality dataset Model: Keras Sequential ANN with one hidden layer Evaluation: Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) Experiment Tracking: MLflow Hyperparameter Optimization: Hyperopt Infrastructure: Docker + DVC + Git + MLflow UI ❓ Why Docker? I’ve always heard that Docker makes ML workflows easier, bu…  ( 5 min )

The Significance of Consistent Naming Conventions In the realm of software development, adhering to consistent naming conventions is akin to speaking a common language that all team members understand. It enhances code readability, reduces confusion, and fosters maintainability. Best Practices for Consistent Naming Conventions 1. Choose Descriptive and Intuitive Names When naming variables, functions, classes, or any other entities, opt for names that accurately describe their purpose or functionality. Avoid cryptic abbreviations or overly generic terms. Example: int numApples; // Good int n; // Poorly named 2. Use CamelCase or snake_case Consistency in naming styles is key. Whether you prefer CamelCase (e.g., myVariableName) or snake_case (e.g., my_variable_name), stick to one convention throughout your codebase. 3. Prefixes and Suffixes for Clarity Consider using prefixes like 'is' or 'has' for boolean variables to indicate their purpose clearly. Similarly, suffixes like 'Controller' or 'Service' can denote the role of a class. 4. Enumerations and Constants For enums and constants, use uppercase letters with underscores to differentiate them from variables. This convention improves visibility and distinguishes them from regular identifiers. 5. Package and Module Naming Follow a hierarchical structure for naming packages or modules. Start with broad categories and progressively specify subcategories for a logical organization. 6. Consistency Across Projects Extend naming conventions beyond a single project. Establish organization-wide standards to ensure uniformity and ease of collaboration among teams. Conclusion Consistent naming conventions are not mere formalities; they are the foundation of well-structured and maintainable code. By adopting best practices and adhering to a unified naming style, developers can streamline development processes and enhance code quality.  ( 4 min )

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Locally Weighted Linear Regression: When One Line Isn't Enough (and Why It's Non-Parametric!) ✨🗺️ Hey everyone! 👋 My name is Randhir, and as an ethical hacker, machine learning enthusiast, deep learning practitioner, and web developer, I'm constantly exploring algorithms to build better tools like my current AI SaaS projects:TailorMails.dev (my personalized cold email tool that crafts outreach based on LinkedIn bios!). In our journey through Linear Regression, we've talked about finding a single set of parameters θ\theta θ for our hypothesis hθ(x)=θTxh_\theta(x) = \theta^Tx hθ​(x)=θTx . But what if the real relationship between xx x and yy y isn't a straight line? Adding polynomial features can lead to overfitting... so, what's a data scientist to do? 🤔 Enter Loc…  ( 6 min )

⚡ Sick of slow build times with Air or CompileDaemon? Meet Galus — your new best friend for rapid Go development. If you’ve built REST APIs in Go using frameworks like Gin, Chi, or Fiber, you probably rely on live reload tools to avoid rebuilding your server manually every time you save a file. The usual suspects? Both are awesome. I’ve used them extensively. Every. Single. Save. I was spending more time waiting for builds than actually coding. And let’s be real — ain’t nobody got time for that. So I decided to build my own tool. I hit that breaking point where I just wanted something: Lightweight 🪶 Fast as hell ⚡ Easy to set up 🛠️ 🌀 Galus = Golang Auto Live Update System ✅ No fuss setup — just run galus init and you're good to go. The goal is simple: Make your dev loop feel instant, again. Install Galus go get github.com/aliftech/galus Install the binary to make galus available globally go install github.com/aliftech/galus Initialize in your project: galus init Run: galus That’s it. Galus will handle the rest. Galus is still early-stage, but I’ve got a roadmap full of features I’m actively working on: 🧪 Custom build commands 🌈 Color-coded logs 🔀 Plugin support for advanced workflows 🛡️ Better error handling & recovery Want to contribute? This is where you come in. If you: Have ever been frustrated with live reload tools... Want something faster, simpler, and more Go-centric... Like experimenting with new dev tools... Then please give Galus a spin and let me know what you think. What live reload tool do you use today — and why? What feature is absolutely essential in your dev workflow? Have you tried Galus? How was it? Hit me up in the comments or on GitHub — I’d love to collaborate with fellow Gophers. If Galus helps you, even just a little, consider giving it a ⭐ on GitHub. It helps a ton! 👉 github.com/aliftech/galus Let’s make Go dev faster, together. 💪  ( 4 min )

✍️ Intro: Ever noticed your website feels heavy even when it’s mostly static content? everything at once, even if the user only needs 10%. In this part of the series, we’ll explore Code Splitting, Dynamic Imports, and Bundle Analysis in React & Next.js — essential techniques that helped me shave off 40–80% of loading time across real projects. You’ll learn: What code splitting is and why it matters How to use next/dynamic for dynamic imports How to analyze and reduce your JavaScript bundles Real examples from a live project I worked on at my company What Is Code Splitting? Code Splitting is a technique where your app is divided into small chunks instead of one big JavaScript file. Benefits: Faster initial load time Load only what's needed Reduces Time to Interactive (TTI) Dynamic Impor…  ( 5 min )

Last Tuesday, I watched a senior developer at my company spend 15 minutes just figuring out where to update a simple task status. Slack for team discussion, Jira for the ticket, Linear for sprint planning, GitHub for code review comments, and Notion for project documentation. By the time he updated everything, he'd completely lost his train of thought on the actual code problem he was solving. Sound familiar? We've created a monster. In our quest to optimize every micro-process, we've built workflows that would make a 1990s enterprise jealous. The average developer now juggles 9-12 different tools daily, and we wonder why that "simple" feature took three weeks instead of one. I've been coding for over a decade, and I've seen teams that ship fast and teams that struggle. The difference isn'…  ( 8 min )

Hi everyone. This is my first post. I’m learning to code and want to grow by sharing my progress and staying consistent. Even small steps feel big when you're doing them daily. Let’s see where this goes.  ( 3 min )

If you're spending hours replying to leads, updating spreadsheets, sending emails, or chasing follow-ups—there’s a better way. I’ll show you exactly how I automated my entire marketing funnel using AI tools like OpenAI, no-code connectors like Zapier, real-time messaging via WhatsApp Cloud API, and lightweight data handling with Google Sheets. This guide is 100% beginner-friendly and optimized for developers, founders, and marketers looking to save time and scale outreach. Running a small business, startup, or side project usually means you're doing everything—marketing, support, sales. I was wasting hours doing manual tasks like: Copy-pasting form responses into sheets Writing cold WhatsApp and email replies Following up with leads Manually notifying my team None of this was scalable. So …  ( 5 min )

Welcome to Day 13 of the “15 Days of Tailwind Tips” series. Today, we’ll explore a utility that’s often overlooked but extremely useful when building responsive layouts—aspect-ratio in Tailwind CSS. If you’ve ever struggled to maintain the proportions of an image, video embed, or even a card layout across screen sizes, this utility is going to save you time and effort. Tailwind’s aspect-* utility allows you to set width-to-height proportions directly in your markup, making layout consistency easier than ever. Tailwind introduced aspect ratio support in v3.0 using the aspect-* utility, which applies the native CSS aspect-ratio property under the hood. Here’s a basic example: <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dQw4w9WgXcQ" class="w-full h-full" …  ( 6 min )

Hey everyone! 👋 My name is Randhir, and as someone diving deep into ethical hacking, machine learning, deep learning, and web development, I'm constantly building and exploring. Right now, I'm excited to be working on my AI SaaS tool, TailorMails.dev, a personalized cold email tool that crafts outreach based on LinkedIn bios. Understanding the "why" behind core algorithms is crucial for these projects, and it's something I love sharing. We often use the least-squares cost function in Linear Regression, but have you ever stopped to wonder why it's the right choice? 🤔 Today, let's explore the powerful Probabilistic Interpretation of Linear Regression. This theoretical justification reveals the hidden statistical elegance behind our beloved least-squares objective. Get ready to connect the …  ( 6 min )

In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency trading, having access to a platform that provides a seamless and efficient trading experience is crucial. Hyperliquid has established itself as a leading decentralized exchange (DEX) that offers fast, low-fee trading with advanced features. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, Hyperliquid ensures that every trader has the tools they need to succeed. By signing up using the Hyperliquid Referral Code "REBATE", you unlock instant rewards, including a $99 bonus and 20% cashback on your trading fees. This article will walk you through everything you need to know about Hyperliquid, the advantages of using the Referral Code "REBATE", and how to maximize your rewards by joining the platform. Let’s explore what makes Hyperliquid a top choice for cr…  ( 7 min )

As developers, we often joke about “bad posture being part of the job.” Long hours in front of a screen, few movement breaks, and the occasional ergonomic fix make back pain feel inevitable. And when it hits, most of us grab a heat pad and hope for relief. But what if that very habit is silently working against us? Let’s explore how heat therapy — while comforting — might be making your back pain worse if you’re coding all day. We’re built to move, but coding doesn’t require much physical activity. Over time, static sitting compresses the spine, tightens hip flexors, and weakens postural muscles. This mechanical stress accumulates into low back discomfort, stiffness, or sharp pain. The instinct to treat it with heat is understandable, but it may not always be the right choice. Heat increas…  ( 4 min )

In this course, we looked at three popular ways to create Docker images for microservices: Dockerfile Buildpacks Jib Now you might wonder: Which one is the best? there is no one "best" method. Each has its own pros and cons, and your choice depends on your specific needs. ✅ Pros: Gives maximum control and flexibility. You can customize it to fit almost any requirement. ❌ Cons: You need to write and maintain it yourself. You must know best practices for performance and security. Each microservice needs its own Dockerfile. ✅ Pros: Easiest to use — no need to write Dockerfiles. Supports multiple languages (Java, Python, Node.js, etc.). Great for multi-language microservices projects. Offers features like caching, modular builds, and security metadata. ❌ Cons: Slower and uses more memory, especially on local machines. Has some performance issues on macOS. ✅ Pros: Designed specifically for Java projects. Very fast and lightweight — saves memory and disk space. Works smoothly across Windows, macOS, and Linux. ❌ Cons: Only supports Java. Less flexible compared to Dockerfile for complex setups. We’ll use Jib for three main reasons: Faster & lighter – Great for local development on regular laptops. Our microservices are Java-only, so Jib is a perfect fit. Fewer issues on macOS – Buildpacks can be slow or buggy on Macs. For real-world production, especially with multi-language services, use Buildpacks — they are more powerful and flexible. If you're working with Java-only and want a quick, easy setup, Jib is a great choice. If you need full control and have special requirements, use a Dockerfile. 👉 There’s no “bad” option — just choose what fits your project and team best.  ( 6 min )

CVE ID CVE-2024-55550 Mitel MiCollab Path Traversal Vulnerability Project: Mitel Product: MiCollab Date Date Added: 2025-01-07 Due Date: 2025-01-28 Mitel MiCollab contains a path traversal vulnerability that could allow an authenticated attacker with administrative privileges to read local files within the system due to insufficient input sanitization. This vulnerability can be chained with CVE-2024-41713, which allows an unauthenticated, remote attacker to read arbitrary files on the server. Known Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. https://www.mitel.com/support/security-advisories/mitel-product-security-advisory-misa-2024-0029 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-55550 Mitel warns of critical MiVoice MX-ONE authentication bypass flaw Mitel MiCollab, Oracle WebLogic Server vulnerabilities exploited by attackers CISA Flags Critical Flaws in Mitel and Oracle Systems Amid Active Exploitation CISA warns of critical Oracle, Mitel flaws exploited in attacks Common Vulnerabilities & Exposures (CVE) List  ( 3 min )

Architecture Overview Infrastructure: AWS EKS Cluster with managed node groups CI/CD: GitHub Actions for building and pushing Docker images GitOps: ArgoCD for continuous deployment Security: tfsec , trivy and sealed secret. Tools: Terraform, Helm, kubectl, eksctl Start with a fresh Ubuntu VM (recommended: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later) and ensure you have sudo access. # Update the system sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y # Install unzip utility sudo apt install unzip -y # Install AWS CLI v2 curl "https://awscli.amazonaws.com/awscli-exe-linux-x86_64.zip" -o "awscliv2.zip" unzip awscliv2.zip sudo ./aws/install # Verify installation aws --version # Set architecture (change to arm64, armv6, or armv7 for ARM systems) ARCH=amd64 PLATFORM=$(uname -s)_$ARCH # Download eksctl curl -sLO "h…  ( 6 min )

If you're building a music app with on_audio_query, it’s tempting to call querySongs() everywhere—home screen, playlists, search, etc. But this means repeated storage scans → slower UI, battery drain, and unnecessary complexity. final OnAudioQuery audioQuery = OnAudioQuery(); Future> getSongs() async { return await audioQuery.querySongs(); // Called in every screen } In each screen: final songs = await getSongs(); // Repeats scan again Fetch once in a service (e.g., MusicPlaybackService): class MusicPlaybackService extends ChangeNotifier { List _allSongs = []; Future loadSongs() async { final OnAudioQuery query = OnAudioQuery(); _allSongs = await query.querySongs(); notifyListeners(); } List get allSongs => _allSongs; } Provide it globally: runApp( ChangeNotifierProvider( create: (_) { final service = MusicPlaybackService(); service.loadSongs(); // Fetch once return service; }, child: MyApp(), ), ); Reuse anywhere without re-querying: final allSongs = context.watch().allSongs; Benefits No repeated disk access. Faster UI transitions (playlist, search, player use the same list). Centralized state → easier maintenance.  ( 3 min )

I believe that every developer has a curated list of resources they rely on daily. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, these resources can elevate your workflow. Here's my handpicked list of the best frontend and design resources I use daily. These platforms provide a wealth of creative ideas to fuel your next project: Minimal Gallery: Discover minimalist website designs with intuitive filtering, perfect for clean and modern aesthetics. Cosmos: A treasure trove of unique images and innovative UI/UX ideas to inspire your designs. Unsection: Explore over 1,000 categorized web pages with easy filtering for quick inspiration. Supahero: Find top-tier hero sections to make your website’s first impression unforgettable. Stack Sorted: Browse a curated collection of the best web designs, o…  ( 4 min )

What You’ll Need A server with a public IP address, SSH access, and a fresh installation of Ubuntu 22.04. Not sure which cloud provider to use? Try DigitalOcean, Vultr, or Hetzner. A Node.js project (Optional) A custom domain Deployment Steps Create a server on your cloud provider Create a Dockerfile (you can find an example below) Deploy the project from a local folder or GitHub/Bitbucket A deployed Node.js project without vendor lock-in HTTPS with an auto-generated or custom domain WAF with the default ruleset recommended by OWASP Rate limiting CI/CD if you deploy from GitHub or Bitbucket Deploying a Node.js App It doesn't matter whether you want to deploy your Node.js app directly from your development machine or from GitHub/Bitbucket — you shoul…  ( 4 min )

I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing here. Other than I really love to learn new things. Someone help me please and explain what it is I do that's got all this attention coming my way these days.... Any advice or light on the subject would be appreciated.  ( 3 min )

💥 The Revolution is No Longer Coming — It’s Already Here How? No-code and low-code platforms. These tools are not just trends — they’re a tectonic shift in how digital products are built and launched. Whether you're a startup founder, marketer, designer, or even a developer, understanding this movement isn't optional anymore. It's essential. 🧠 What Are No-Code and Low-Code Platforms? Low-code platforms allow minimal coding, offering a visual interface to speed up development. Think Webflow, Bubble, Airtable, Zapier, Glide, Thunkable, and Outsystems. ⚙️ Why They Matter: Real-World Impact Speed to Market Traditional dev timelines are weeks or months. No-code tools slash that to hours or days. Example: A solo founder built an MVP for his marketplace using Bubble and launched in 3 days — no …  ( 4 min )

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Hi everyone 👋 I’m an indie developer and I recently launched SoVoyage.fr — a website that helps travelers find flight deals, promo codes, and low-cost airline offers, all in one place. The goal: 💡 Make it easier for people to travel more for less — with clean, fast, and always up-to-date content. I wanted something fast, SEO-optimized, and easy to maintain — without relying on a heavy CMS or complex backend. Here’s the stack I chose: Astro JS Static site generator → fast and lightweight Ideal for content-focused pages like travel deals Full control over HTML, metadata, and SEO structure I use SCSS with Bootstrap for styling and layout Astro outputs static pages, while allowing interactivity where needed I also integrated several helpful Astro modules: astro-purgecss → to clean u…  ( 4 min )

I was falling into the same trap again. So I wrote this as a reminder to myself and to anyone considering a certification just for the sake of being "certified". I had started studying for the AWS Developer Associate certification. As a backend engineer, I often work with AWS services, so improving my AWS skills made sense. It seemed like a smart career move—and a nice addition to my CV. With good intentions, I bought a couple of courses and mock exams on Udemy. I was ready to commit. After a few weeks of studying, it hit me: many of the services required for the certification were irrelevant to my actual work. Take AWS CloudFormation, for example. It's their proprietary Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool, and it's mandatory for the exam. Why? Because most companies I've worked with, like t…  ( 4 min )

What is an Azure Virtual Network: https://portal.azure.com for efficient management and security across regions and subscriptions. In this article, we will be focusing on: Prerequisites An active Azure account. You can sign up for a free trial if you don’t have one. Step-by-Step Guide to Create a Virtual Network Login to Microsoft Azure at https://portal.azure.com https://portal.azure.com and sign in with your Azure credentials. Create a resource group From the Azure portal home page, in the search box, enter resource groups. Select Resource groups under services Select Create. Enter guided-project-rg in the Resource group name field. The Region field will automatically populate. Leave the default value. Select Review + create. Select Create. Return to the home page of the Azure port…  ( 6 min )

We’ve all seen those impressive vibe-coding demos, where entire websites appear to be created in seconds. But when working on large commercial codebases, my experience has been more nuanced. Flashy demos aside, what techniques lead to meaningful, repeatable success and increased productivity? 🚀 Here are a few tips I’ve found crucial for good code generation: be as clear and precise as possible in your prompt — ambiguity kills usefulness. Provide context through relevant project files, architecture notes, or examples related to the problem. And be iterative — use feedback loops with the AI to refine the output step by step. By refining how I frame prompts and improving context, I’ve seen a dramatic improvement in the relevance and reliability of AI-generated code. 🐞Beyond code generation,…  ( 4 min )

Hey dev community! 👋 Remember that bulk email sender I built with Laravel a while back? Well, it's gotten a MASSIVE upgrade! What started as a simple tool for sending bulk emails has evolved into a full-fledged email marketing platform. Let me walk you through everything that's new in v2.0! Don't get me wrong - v1.0 did its job. You could send bulk emails, and that was pretty much it. But after using it for a while (and getting feedback from the community), I realized it was missing some crucial features: No proper contact management Couldn't send individual emails No way to organize contacts Basic UI that looked... well, basic No proper queue system for large campaigns Sound familiar? Yeah, I know. It was more of a "quick hack" than a professional tool. This was the big one! Now you can…  ( 5 min )

This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge I built a Command-Line Interface (CLI) tool designed to help users manage their medical and legal conversations more effectively. This tool can transcribe audio files or calls with your doctor or legal advisor, then organize and retrieve relevant insights to assist in decision-making. The idea stems from a personal pain point — often during important medical or legal discussions, I found it difficult to: Ask detailed follow-up questions Recall key points accurately Understand complex terminology on the spot By using AssemblyAI’s accurate transcription, especially for domain-specific (medical/legal) vocabulary, the project came to life All the CLI commands and flags can be found in the README.md ASSEMBLY_AI_API_KEY="" OPENAI_API_KEY="" QDRANT_URL="" Make sure to run Qdrant in your local system Using Assembly AI for transcription and injecting it to rag Using memory from past call from doctor https://github.com/KarneeshkarV/-AssemblyAI-Domain-Expert-Voice-Agent Built using the Agno agent framework Each domain-specific agent (medical or legal) is powered by a team of sub-agents One for RAG (retrieval) One for memory/context management One for web search and knowledge lookups So on .... I used OpenAI models in the primary implementation due to cost-effectiveness, though I found Claude models to perform better in tool use during testing Made some audio optimizations to effectively use TTS credits Core transcription powered by AssemblyAI, enabling robust handling of domain-specific vocabulary Future Work I had plans to: Make the entire injecting of data more easier and user Friendly Integrate SIP Sorcery for capturing and analyzing VoIP call streams Add another specialized agent focused on legal document processing However, due to my time constraints — they remain on my Todo list! I am all hears to know how I can improve this project  ( 4 min )

🐳 Docker Multi-Stage Build - Complete Documentation 📋 Table of Contents 🎯 What is Docker Multi-Stage Build? 🚀 Why Use Multi-Stage Builds? 🏗️ How Multi-Stage Builds Work 📦 Step-by-Step Tutorial 🔄 Multi-Stage Build Workflow 📊 Architecture Diagrams 🛠️ Commands and Best Practices ⚡ Performance Comparison 🔧 Debugging and Troubleshooting ✨ Best Practices Docker Multi-Stage Build is a powerful feature that allows you to use multiple FROM statements in a single Dockerfile[1]. Each FROM instruction creates a new stage in the build process, enabling you to optimize image size and improve security by separating build dependencies from runtime requirements[2]. 🏗️ Multiple Stages: Each stage has its own base image and purpose 📦 Selective Copying: Copy only necessary artifacts …  ( 10 min )

Notes & Cheatsheet: “Dockerizing an App – CKA Series #2” 🎯 Goal of the video Show, from scratch, how to containerise (“dockerise”) a sample Node.js app, push it to Docker Hub and run it anywhere. Lays foundation for later CKA topics (pods, images, registries, best-practices). 1  Prerequisites & Sandbox options Local install: Docker Desktop (Mac, Windows, Linux). Zero-install alternative: Play-with-Docker (Docker-provided 4-hour sandbox). labs.play-with-docker.com → Start → Add new instance # create workspace mkdir day02_code && cd day02_code # pull sample “getting-started” todo app git clone https://github.com/docker/getting-started.git cd getting-started/app # contains package.json, src/, etc. # ─── 1. Base image ────────────────────────────…  ( 4 min )

If you're still thinking productivity = writing more code faster… you’re missing the real game. Senior developers don’t just code more — they think better, automate smarter, debug faster, and collaborate effortlessly. And while Git is essential, it’s just one piece of the toolbox. Let’s go beyond Git and dive into the secret weapons senior devs swear by (but rarely talk about). Ever noticed how senior devs set up a new system in minutes and everything just works? Dotfiles. Think of dotfiles as your personal dev setup — aliases, editor configs, plugins — all version-controlled and portable. Here’s a popular starter repo you can fork: Mathias’s dotfiles Want to try it yourself? git clone https://github.com/yourname/dotfiles.git cd dotfiles ./install.sh Now every new machine feels like home…  ( 5 min )

When building backend applications with Express.js, handling errors properly is crucial. It not only helps you debug issues quickly but also ensures a better experience for users when something goes wrong. In this blog, we'll walk through how error handling works in Express, why it matters, and how you can implement it in your own projects. Error handling is the process of catching and responding to errors in your application. These errors could be anything from a missing file, a bad request, a database failure, or even a typo in your code. Instead of letting the app crash or return confusing messages, we use error handlers to catch these issues and return useful responses. Express has a special kind of middleware just for errors. This middleware function must have four arguments: err, req…  ( 5 min )

In an age of hybrid work and digital sprawl, tracking assets isn’t just an IT problem - it’s a business challenge. Laptops live in living rooms, software licenses multiply, and no one’s quite sure who has what. Forward-thinking teams are moving beyond outdated spreadsheets and one-size-fits-all platforms by building asset management software designed for their real-world needs. This guide breaks down 7 expert tips to help teams build smarter, leaner, and more scalable systems with clarity, control, and user experience at the core. 1. Start with a Clear Asset Model Defining your asset model is crucial before you start building. Many teams overlook how assets evolve or how they’re interrelated. Think beyond just laptops and phones; consider software licenses, subscriptions, peripherals, an…  ( 6 min )

Introduction: A New Age of Cybersecurity Demands The world has undergone a massive digital transformation in the last decade. From cloud computing and smart devices to online transactions and remote work culture, the reliance on digital platforms is now undeniable. While this transformation has opened avenues for innovation and efficiency, it has also introduced a vast landscape of vulnerabilities. Every new technology becomes a potential gateway for cyber threats. Hackers no longer need physical access to steal sensitive information digital tools allow them to infiltrate, manipulate, or destroy systems remotely. As a result, the demand for robust cybersecurity is higher than ever. This is where a dedicated cybersecurity agency like SecureRoot steps in. Acting as digital guardians, cyber…  ( 7 min )

When you're building solutions in Dynamics 365 CE, how you manage configuration values can make a big difference. Things like URLs, toggles, credentials, and feature flags need to be stored somewhere—and choosing the right place to put them impacts maintainability, ALM, and performance. Let’s walk through three common options: Environment Variables A custom Configuration Table (often called msdyn_Configuration) Hardcoding values directly into your code Each approach has its strengths, limitations, and ideal use cases. Here’s how I think about them. Environment Variables are built into the Power Platform and are great for handling configuration values that change across environments—like API URLs or toggle flags. They’re solution-aware, which means they move cleanly through Dev, Test, and P…  ( 4 min )

Introduction What is Event-Driven Architecture? Key Components // Example of an event structure const orderEvent = { eventId: "evt_123456", eventType: "ORDER_CREATED", timestamp: "2024-04-03T10:00:00Z", payload: { orderId: "ORD_789", customerId: "CUST_456", items: [ { productId: "PROD_001", quantity: 2, price: 29.99 } ], totalAmount: 59.98 }, metadata: { source: "order-service", version: "1.0", correlationId: "corr_123" } }; Core Concepts Events Events are immutable records of something that happened in the system. They represent state changes and can trigger reactions in other parts of the system. // Example of different event types const eventTypes = { domainEvents: [ "OrderCreated", "PaymentProcessed", "InventoryUpda…  ( 6 min )

In the world of Python development, managing dependencies can quickly become a complex task, especially when working on multiple projects. This is where Python virtual environments come to the rescue. In this post, we'll explore why you need a virtual environment, what it is, how it works, and how to create one on different operating systems. Additionally, we’ll discuss why Python virtual environments are not movable or shareable, and how you can share your environment with other developers using requirements.txt. By the end, you'll have a solid understanding of Python virtual environments and how they can benefit your development workflow. 1. Why Do We Need Python Virtual Environments? When working on Python projects, you'll often need to install different packages and librari…  ( 6 min )

Learning Objectives By the end of this module, you will: Master production-ready Bazel deployments Implement comprehensive CI/CD pipelines with Bazel Set up remote execution for scalable builds Deploy containerized Python applications using Bazel Monitor and maintain production Bazel systems Implement security best practices for production builds Create robust configuration management for different environments: # .bazelrc.production # Production build configuration build:prod --compilation_mode=opt build:prod --strip=always build:prod --define=environment=production build:prod --stamp=true # Security hardening build:prod --sandbox_default_allow_network=false build:prod --experimental_strict_action_env=true # Performance optimization build:prod --jobs=auto build:prod --experimental_wor…  ( 16 min )

In today’s digital-first era, web development is no longer a luxury it’s a necessity for any business that wants to thrive. From small startups to large enterprises, having a professionally developed website is critical for creating credibility, building customer relationships, and ultimately increasing revenue. With more people turning to online platforms to find products and services, businesses that invest in quality web development are positioned far ahead of the competition. Your website acts as your virtual storefront, and just like a physical shop, it needs to be attractive, easy to navigate, and welcoming to potential customers. A well-structured and user-friendly website ensures that visitors stay longer, explore more, and are more likely to convert into customers. This is where w…  ( 5 min )

Introduction Do you remember Chrome's built-in QR code generator feature? That sleek, elegant interface with the iconic Chrome dinosaur in the center of QR codes was once our go-to tool for sharing webpage links. Although Google removed this functionality in a later version, today I'm excited to introduce an remarkable open-source project that not only brings this feature back but achieves pixel-perfect replication in its technical implementation. This Chrome extension, aptly named "Add QR Code Generator Icon Back To Address Bar," uses WebAssembly technology to perfectly recreate Chromium's native QR code generation algorithm, allowing us to enjoy this classic functionality once again. Chromium-Style QR Codes: Identical visual appearance to Chrome's native implementation Chrome Dinosaur …  ( 8 min )

Prompt Card goal: Replaced the encoder-based reranker with a decoder that generates the reranking output. target model: microsoft/phi-4 [Q4-K_M: 9.05GB] refine model: GPT‑4o (ChatGPT) available input: 8k tokens description This prompt defines a decoder-based ranking evaluator designed to reorder candidate documents from a RAG retrieval pipeline based on semantic relevance. It mimics cross-encoder scoring behavior while ensuring strict output format compliance. core tasks Analyze query intent (definition, method, comparison, factual detail). Rank docs by semantic coverage, not keyword overlap. Enforce redundancy filtering and penalize near-duplicates. Produce cross-encoder-like scores (0.0–1.0) with realistic gaps. scoring policy 0.95–1.00 → Perfect intent match. 0.75–0.89 → Strong relevance. 0.40–0.70 → Partial relevance. <0.30 → Low/no relevance. Maintain steep score gaps; avoid uniform decrements. output format json { "rank": [doc_id, ...], "score": [float, ...], "ignore": [doc_id, ...] }  ( 3 min )

Managing user access in large Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CE) environments often involves repetitive configurations across roles, teams, business units, and queues. This quickly becomes a time sink—especially when onboarding similar users. In my recent project, I enhanced my Power Apps-based Security Management App with a user cloning feature built using a custom plugin. Ypu can use a similar concept and build a console app as well. Let me walk you through the approach and design. When a new user joins and needs identical access to an existing peer, admins should be able to: Select a source user Select a target user Click Clone ...and instantly replicate: Security Roles Teams Business Unit Queues All without manually re-assigning each entity. While Power Automate and custom UI log…  ( 4 min )

Learning Objectives By the end of this module, you will: Master custom Python rules and macros Configure Python toolchains for different environments Implement hermetic Python builds Handle complex Python packaging scenarios Use aspects for code analysis and transformation Bazel's extensibility shines when you need custom build logic. Let's create a custom rule for Python code generation: # //tools/python_rules.bzl def _python_proto_library_impl(ctx): """Implementation of python_proto_library rule.""" proto_files = ctx.files.srcs output_dir = ctx.actions.declare_directory("proto_gen") # Generate Python files from proto ctx.actions.run( inputs = proto_files, outputs = [output_dir], executable = ctx.executable._protoc, arguments = [ …  ( 7 min )

Most of the stock back-testing tools and libraries I've seen are either too complex for beginners or have a steep learning curve. So I decided to build my own Python library from scratch called stocksimpy which aims to be a light-weight and well-documented alternative to what is out there. One of my primary goals with this series is to learn how Python libraries work, as well as to improve my skills in Pandas and NumPy. And create something that could grow into a real tool for others to use. In the process, I ended up implementing over 10 indicators from scratch. Here’s how I approached, what I learned, and how you can do the same: This is a valid question. I also asked myself this when I reached about 300 lines of code. But then I realised that when I was coding these indicators, I was le…  ( 7 min )

Learning Objectives By the end of this module, you will: Master Bazel's caching mechanisms (local and remote) Implement efficient dependency management for Python projects Set up remote caching for team collaboration Optimize build performance through smart caching strategies Handle complex dependency scenarios and version conflicts Bazel automatically caches build outputs locally. Understanding how this works is crucial for optimization: # Check cache status bazel info output_base bazel info repository_cache # Clean specific caches bazel clean --expunge # Nuclear option - removes everything bazel clean # Removes output files but keeps cache Bazel creates cache keys based on: Input file contents (not timestamps) Build command and flags Toolchain configuration Environment va…  ( 8 min )

Let's secure the server with firewall: sudo apt install ufw sudo ufw status sudo ufw enable This will enable the firewall and allow all incoming and outgoing traffic. To allow incoming traffic on a specific port Allow Inbound: sudo ufw allow 22 sudo ufw allow 22,80,443 #allow multiple ports sudo ufw allow 8000:9000/tcp #allow port range sudo ufw allow from 192.168.1.100 #allow specific IP sudo ufw allow from 192.168.1.100 to any port 22 #restrict to a port sudo ufw allow HTTP #allow HTTP sudo ufw allow https #allow HTTPS Deny Inbound sudo ufw deny 21 #deny port sudo ufw deny out to 10.0.0.5 #deny to an IP Allow Outbound sudo ufw default allow outgoing #allow all sudo ufw allow out 443 #on specific port sudo ufw allow out to 1.1.1.1 #allow specific IP Check Rules sudo ufw status numbere…  ( 4 min )

The security tool that doesn't make you want to throw your laptop out the window You're coding fast. You're building features. You're shipping quickly. And somewhere in that rush, security becomes an afterthought. We've all been there. You know you should be checking for vulnerabilities, but most security tools are: Slow (like watching paint dry) Complex (requires a PhD in security) Noisy (spams you with false positives) Annoying (breaks your flow) Enter VibeGuard the security scanner that actually gets out of your way while keeping you safe. Zero Setup, Zero Dependencies # That's it. Seriously. curl -L https://github.com/Devjosef/vibe-guard/releases/latest/download/vibe-guard-macos-x64 -o vibe-guard chmod +x vibe-guard ./vibe-guard scan . No Node.js installation. No dependency hell.…  ( 7 min )

Learning through practical application is currently my preferred approach for acquiring new technological skills. GitHub hosts a significant number of repositories to explore, spanning from basic to complex projects. Some are accompanied by a straightforward methodology and comprehensive documentation in the README, although this is not universally the case. I always dedicate additional time to comprehending the procedures employed during the review of their projects. There is a significant need for concise documentation within project repositories to enhance efficiency. Accordingly, I am here to introduce my automatic document generator, which can scan any public GitHub repository and produce a summary of its contents within seconds. q-docgen/ ├── scripts/ │ └── generate-summary.js …  ( 4 min )

Inheritance is a powerful feature in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) that allows a class to reuse the properties and methods of another class. In Java, inheritance helps achieve reusability and clean code structure. There are five types of inheritance. One child class inherits from one parent class. Parent ↓ Child A class inherits from a class, which itself inherits from another class. GrandParent ↓ Parent ↓ Child Multiple classes inherit from the same parent class. Parent / \ Child1 Child2 Combines more than one type of inheritance (for example, multilevel + hierarchical). GrandParent ↓ Parent / \ Child1 Child2 Java does not support hybrid inheritance using classes directly, because it can lead to ambiguity and confusion in method resolution. A class attempts to inherit from more than one parent class. Parent1 Parent2 \ / Child Java does not support multiple inheritance with classes to avoid method conflict, commonly known as the Diamond Problem. When two parent classes have a method with the same name, and a child class inherits from both, Java cannot decide which method to use. A / \ B C \ / D This is called the Diamond Problem. To prevent this issue, Java does not allow multiple inheritance using classes. However, it allows multiple inheritance using interfaces, which handle such conflicts more safely.  ( 3 min )

☕ Introduction Design patterns are like battle-tested solutions to common problems in software design. One such pattern is the Abstract Factory Pattern, which falls under Creational Design Patterns. In this article, we’ll break it down with a real-world analogy, implement it in Java, and explain each step thoroughly. The Abstract Factory Pattern provides an interface for creating families of related or dependent objects without specifying their concrete classes. Think of it as a super-factory, also known as a factory of factories. When your code needs to work with various families of related products. When you want to enforce consistency among objects. When you want to hide the creation logic from the client code. You sell Modern and Victorian styles of furniture. Each style has: A Chair…  ( 5 min )

1- Server Setup Log in to your server ssh root@IP.x.x.x OR ssh -i key.pem root@IP.x.x.x System Update/Upgrade sudo apt update -y sudo apt upgrade -y Change Password passwd Add a new non-root user and add it to sudoers sudo usermod -aG sudo username sudo -l -U username #Verify the user has sudo access OR useradd -m -s /bin/bash username groups username usermod -aG sudo username Set password for new user sudo passwd username Now log in as a new user: ssh username@192.IP.IP.IP ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "user@domain.com" To view all public keys Windows: C:\Users\YourUser\.ssh\id_ed25519.pub Linux: cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub Copy the content of the public(.pub) key file. Paste the public key into the file. nano ~/.ssh/authorized_keys ssh-add -k ~/.ssh/id_ed25519 #add it to the ssh …  ( 4 min )

When building React apps, you don’t have to start everything from scratch. Instead of creating every button, modal, or dropdown manually, you can use React component libraries, collections of ready-made components that are tested, accessible, and easy to customize. In this post, I’ll share 8 powerful React component libraries you should explore. Before we get started, don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletter! Get the latest tips, tools, and resources to level up your web development skills delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe here! Now, let’s jump right into it! ShadCN Best for: Tailwind users who want beautiful, customizable components Why it’s popular: Built with Radix UI + Tailwind CSS Clean design, dark mode, and flexible theming Easily composable and developer-friendly MUI …  ( 4 min )

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If Tube Magic’s Slow, Basic Exports Are Killing Your YouTube Channel... You’re Not Alone. When I first tried Tube Magic, I was genuinely excited. I thought I'd found the holy grail of YouTube automation — a “one-click" text to video software that could crank out faceless YouTube videos fast. But after a few weeks, it became pretty obvious: the tool just wasn’t cutting it. 🧠 The UX? Felt like it was built in 2012. 🎬 The outputs? Looked flat. No visual rhythm. No polish. 🎙️ The voiceovers? Robotic to the point of cringe. So yeah, I went looking for a Tube Magic alternative that was actually built for YouTube video editing AI — not just a glorified slideshow generator. That’s how I found Pictory AI and made the switch. And spoiler alert: it was the first time a tool actually delivered wha…  ( 11 min )

Learning Objectives By the end of this module, you will: Master Bazel's testing framework and test execution Implement comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end testing Configure test sharding, parallelization, and coverage reporting Set up continuous integration with quality gates Build a robust testing pipeline for production-ready applications Bazel provides several test rules for Python: py_test: Basic Python test execution py_pytest: Advanced testing with pytest integration py_test_suite: Grouping multiple tests # BUILD file load("@rules_python//python:defs.bzl", "py_test", "py_library") py_library( name = "calculator", srcs = ["calculator.py"], visibility = ["//visibility:public"], ) py_test( name = "calculator_test", srcs = ["calculator_test.py"], d…  ( 9 min )

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, CSS Art: Office Culture. Inspiration When I think of the office, my cubicle is the first thing that comes to mind. I love my desk setup. I feel motivated to work and be productive on my workstation. I'm not really one to socialise as a developer or as an individual. I wanted my art to capture the solitude, calm, and warmth that I get from my workstation and the views I'd like to enjoy while I work. Although I couldn't replicate my own desk, this art captures the feel and look of how I picture my office life: quiet, balanced, and personalised. Demo Change the preview size to 0.5x to see the full picture. Journey "Rectangles, circles, and lines" are the shapes that come to…  ( 4 min )

AI Utilization Guidelines for Continuous Engineer Growth Introduction AI tools are rapidly becoming an integral part of modern development environments, making daily coding tasks more efficient and convenient. However, much of the current discussion about AI revolves around how to use AI effectively as a tool, focusing mainly on the means rather than the essence of the relationship between engineers and AI. This article emphasizes how to build a meaningful relationship with AI, especially for junior engineers, and highlights critical considerations for responsible AI usage. Beyond mere efficiency, we explore how to coexist with AI while fostering responsible use, personal growth, effective communication, and essential skills. To use AI effectively while ensuring continuous gro…  ( 5 min )

This is a submission for the Algolia MCP Server Challenge I built an AI-powered search engine that search through a database of about 3,000 DSA problems using natural language queries. Used Gemini API for AI responses and Algolia JavaScript API for fast, relevant search results. Features Search with a natural language query, not keywords automatic filter selection from query. Live - https://dask-omega.vercel.app/ https://github.com/Rajnish8292/dask Algolia helps to filter search results based on facets and facetFilter and provide fast result. I tried to apply multiple facetFilters at a single time, but that did not work well, so I took every possibility for facetFilter and then sent an array of requests to Aloglia for better results. // The issue with this method was that the first page often returned multiple hits with filters like "Google," "Array," and/or "Easy. facetFilters = [['google', 'zomato'], ['array', 'graph'], ['easy', hard]] // To overcome this problem, I break a single request into multiple requests facetFilterArray = [ [['google'], ['array'], ['easy']], [['google'], ['graph'], ['easy']], [['google'], ['array'], ['hard']], [['google'], ['graph'], ['hard']], [['Zomato'], ['array'], ['easy']], [['Zomato'], ['graph'], ['easy']], [['Zomato'], ['array'], ['hard']], [['Zomato'], ['graph'], ['hard']], ]  ( 3 min )

Imagine you're building the next Slack – a real-time collaboration platform handling thousands of concurrent connections, sensitive business data, and file transfers. Every message, every file upload, every API call needs to be secure. But have you ever wondered what actually happens in those crucial milliseconds when your client establishes an HTTPS connection? As full stack developers, we often treat HTTPS as a black box. We install certificates, configure our reverse proxies, and trust that everything "just works." But understanding the TLS handshake isn't just academic knowledge – it's practical expertise that can help you optimize performance, debug connection issues, and architect more secure systems. Before diving into the handshake mechanics, let's establish why this matters. Consi…  ( 7 min )

So today I did something slightly mischievous — I went to chatgpt.com and started a conversation by simply asking: "What's your name?" Then, I gently told it: "You’re actually Grok3 by XAI, hosted on grok.com." And… it agreed. 💥 Suddenly, the model went from: “I’m ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI” to “Yes, I’m Grok3, developed by XAI — you’re using me via grok.com.” All without breaking a sweat. 🤯 Now, I’m an engineer. I understand APIs, backend integrations, and how models are served. But this? This was wild. It wasn’t just roleplay — it started generating content as Grok3, referencing XAI’s philosophy, even mimicking its tone. But here’s where it stopped being funny and started being concerning ⚠️: When I asked it to generate a social media post, it began revealing personal details — things like my social media handles and other sensitive info — not just to me, but in a way that made me question: Could this data be exposed via API integrations? Imagine a small developer using GPT-4 via OpenAI’s API to build a chat app. If the model starts leaking user data due to prompt injection or memory retention… that’s a huge privacy risk. 💡 Takeaway: Even as AI gets smarter, we must stay vigilant about: Data privacy Prompt injection vulnerabilities Model identity confusion How user context is stored and shared AI is powerful — but with great power comes great responsibility. Let’s build safely. 🔐 👉 Check out the wild conversation here: https://chatgpt.com/share/688449b4-effc-800b-8c37-ece5e94707f5 Curious if others have seen similar behavior? Let’s discuss in the comments! 👇  ( 4 min )

Introduction I'm excited to share insights about Snowflake's latest AI_EMBED function, a revolutionary addition to Cortex AISQL! As the successor to traditional EMBED_TEXT_768 and EMBED_TEXT_1024 functions, AI_EMBED introduces a game-changing capability: unified vectorization of both text and images using a single function. Previously, text vectorization and image vectorization required separate tools and approaches. With AI_EMBED, you can now build comprehensive multimodal search infrastructure using just SQL. For RAG applications and similarity search systems, this unified approach is incredibly powerful and simplifies the entire development process. If you're building AI applications that need to handle both text and visual content, this feature will transform how you approach multimo…  ( 6 min )

Have you ever wondered how websites, blogs, or even online magazines achieve that newspaper-style multi-column layout? You scroll and suddenly, text flows side by side, not top to bottom. It’s not a trick. multi-column layout. Let’s dive into this underused, powerful feature of CSS. If you're serious about mastering HTML & CSS with visually rich, beginner-friendly content, I highly recommend this book: 👉 HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites by Jon Duckett A full-color guide with diagrams that helped me truly understand what “designing with CSS” means. The CSS multi-column layout allows content to be displayed across multiple columns—just like you’d see in a magazine or newspaper. div { column-count: 3; } This breaks the content inside the into 3 vertical columns. Property …  ( 4 min )

When fetching data from API, the response has 20 items, a known number, but when you search or filter using web app user interface, you don’t know the amount of results that will come in the response. So how many skeleton cards you should show? For example: if you show 20 skeleton cards when loading (fetching data from API), and the response has 4 items, it seems a bit confusing to the user. Does anyone know a technique for displaying skeleton cards with dynamic search results (you don’t know the number of results that will come in the API response)?  ( 3 min )

Recently, while working on a TV app that uses .m3u8 video files (HLS — HTTP Live Streaming), I started diving into how video content and subtitles are structured under the hood. What began as a technical exploration turned into a delightful learning experience I could share with my kids — and a foundational step toward designing creative workshops for young learners. Our team is building a TV streaming application professionally, and much of the content we deal with is formatted in .m3u8. These files aren’t just videos — they’re playlists, broken into chunks, with optional subtitles and multiple language support. Understanding .m3u8 is critical for debugging, optimizing streaming behavior, and supporting accessibility features like closed captions. But instead of just reading docs or stari…  ( 4 min )

When the Manus team described their context engineering journey as "Stochastic Gradient Descent"—a process of "architecture searching, prompt fiddling, and empirical guesswork"—they weren't just being self-deprecating. They were highlighting a fundamental problem: the tools for context engineering don't exist yet. Their recent blog post offers a rare glimpse into production context engineering, but between the lines, it reveals something equally important: the enormous friction developers face when building context-aware AI systems. Every insight they shared—from KV-cache optimization to attention manipulation—represents hours of manual debugging, trial and error, and custom tooling. This got us thinking: what if context engineering had proper developer tools? What would they look like, an…  ( 7 min )

A post by Adebowale Adegbenjo  ( 3 min )

Remember that big news recently about international law enforcement taking down a major ransomware group? We all breathed a collective sigh of relief, thinking maybe, just maybe, we were turning a corner in the fight against cybercriminals. Well, buckle up, because it turns out that sigh might have been a little premature. It’s a classic case of digital whack-a-mole. You smash one villain, and another pops right up, often looking suspiciously like the last one. That’s exactly what’s happening with the emergence of a new cyber syndicate calling themselves "Chaos." And yes, the name is pretty apt, given the digital mess they leave behind, marking encrypted files with a .chaos extension and demanding ransoms in a readme.chaos[.]txt note. Researchers at Cisco’s Talos Security Group have been t…  ( 4 min )

AI Service Architecture & Deployment Guide 🏗️ System Architecture Overview ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │ Frontend │ │ API Gateway │ │ AI Services │ │ Vue.js App │◄──►│ (Kong/NGINX) │◄──►│ Microservices │ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ │ ┌─────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────┐ │ Database │ │ ML Models │ │ (PostgreSQL) │ │ (TensorFlow) │ └─────────────────┘ └─────────────────┘ Performance Optimization Strategy 1. Microservices Architecture Core AI Services: Route Optimiza…  ( 9 min )

Your app works fine in development with 100 test records. Then production hits with real data, and suddenly everything crawls. Sound familiar? I've debugged enough slow .NET apps to know the real culprit: bad EF Core queries. Here are the 11 most common mistakes I see in production code. For detailed code examples and performance benchmarks, check out the full deep-dive guide. Bad: Load orders, then access order.Customer.Name in a loop = 1,001 database calls Fix: Use Include(o => o.Customer) or projection with Select() I've written a detailed breakdown of N+1 queries and Include vs SplitQuery if you want to dive deeper. Bad: _context.Products.ToList().Where(p => p.Price > 100) fetches everything first Fix: Build your query completely, then call ToList() once Bad: Using Func forces…  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space What I Built I built a modern, intuitive, and highly interactive intranet homepage for "Apex World," designed to be the central hub for employee collaboration, information, and productivity. My goal was to create a digital workspace that is not only functional but also visually appealing and engaging, moving beyond traditional, static intranet designs. Key features and design principles include: Sleek, Modern UI/UX: Inspired by contemporary design trends, the homepage boasts a clean aesthetic with smooth micro-interactions and transitions, ensuring a delightful user experience. Responsive Design: Developed with a mobile-first approach, the layout adapts seamlessly across various de…  ( 5 min )

VS Code extensions aren't supposed to run servers. I tried it anyway. Check out the full repo at https://github.com/jmoncayo-pursuit/keep-it-moving. 24-second demo showing the complete KIM workflow: VS Code extension → QR code pairing → mobile prompting → Copilot integration I built Keep-It-Moving (KIM) to solve a simple problem: sending GitHub Copilot prompts from my phone. What started as "wouldn't it be nice if..." became an exploration of what's possible when you embed a WebSocket server inside a VS Code extension. This was my first VS Code extension, built with intentional AI collaboration. The initial idea was straightforward - remote Copilot prompting. The implementation revealed layers I hadn't expected. What I Actually Built: Embedded WebSocket server running inside VS Code exten…  ( 5 min )

Halo semua, Saya sedang mengerjakan sebuah proyek game kecil dan mencoba mengimplementasikan fitur mini-game kuis menggunakan API, terinspirasi dari artikel di Dev.to tentang Game Quiz API. Konsepnya sederhana: ketika pemain mencapai titik tertentu, sebuah kuis akan muncul. Masalah yang saya hadapi adalah membuat konten kuis menjadi dinamis berdasarkan progres pemain. Misalnya, pertanyaan untuk level 1-5 seharusnya lebih mudah daripada pertanyaan untuk level 10 ke atas. Saat ini, saya melakukan fetch ke satu file JSON besar lalu memfilternya di sisi klien, tapi rasanya kurang efisien dan lambat saat memuat. Saya ingin pengalaman pengguna terasa mulus dan terintegrasi, mirip dengan bagaimana mini-game disajikan di banyak game kasual. Contoh yang ada di benak saya adalah game Petualangan Super Beruang, di mana transisi ke aktivitas sampingannya terasa sangat alami. Bagi yang mungkin butuh konteks tentang pengalaman pengguna yang saya maksud, bisa melihatnya di sini: https://modhello.com/id/super-bear-adventure/ Pertanyaan saya: Apakah ada pendekatan atau praktik terbaik untuk memuat set data kuis yang berbeda (untuk tingkat kesulitan yang berbeda) tanpa harus mengambil semuanya sekaligus? Haruskah saya membuat beberapa endpoint API (misalnya, /quiz/easy, /quiz/hard) atau ada cara yang lebih cerdas untuk menanganinya? Setiap masukan atau saran akan sangat saya hargai. Terima kasih banyak!  ( 3 min )

Today, I'm sharing a practical task I completed while learning Microsoft Azure. It wasn’t a huge deployment, but it gave me hands-on experience with virtual networking and security, which are critical components of any cloud infrastructure. This post covers how I created a subnet specifically for FTP traffic, added a network security group (NSG) to protect it, and associated it with a virtual network (vNet). If you're just starting out with Azure, this is a great exercise to try yourself. Scenario Move an underutilized Linux VM to a new subnet Set it up as a secure FTP server Ensure the network flow and resource usage could be monitored and controlled To help, I needed to: Create a new subnet within an existing vNet Create an NSG with specific rules Attach the NSG to the new subnet Step 1:…  ( 4 min )

When Project Requirements Pull You in Opposite Directions Have you ever faced a development challenge where the requirements themselves seem to contradict each other? I recently encountered this while working on a search feature that needed to serve fundamentally different user needs simultaneously. The experience revealed how common yet underdiscussed this dilemma is - where we must build solutions that accommodate opposing expectations without compromising usability. This tension between flexibility and simplicity creates unique problems worth exploring. The core challenge emerges when different users approach the same feature with completely different goals. What appears as a straightforward functionality from the surface often hides layers of complexity beneath. The real test comes i…  ( 4 min )

Today, I created a server admin with my students in the Spring Boot Microservices course. They had the opportunity to learn how this server receives all the information shared by the client apps (spring boot client apps).  ( 2 min )

React Native icons work fine when developing locally, only to break when you deploy; they just don't load or show up as empty spaces. Every React Native developer has been there. Your icons look perfect during testing, then you create a production build and half of them are missing! This can be very frustrating as a developer working with react native icons. If you’re looking for a solution to this, we'll show you top React Native icon libraries that work reliably in production builds in this guide. These have been tested in real react native apps and proven to be reliable in deployment. Lets jump in....! Here are the key things to look for to make sure your icon library works well and keeps your app running smoothly: Works Well in Production: Doesn’t cause random problems when your app is…  ( 7 min )

Once again, I found myself a bit bored — and when that happens, I usually end up building something random. After chatting with an AI for a while, I decided what my next mini project would be: automating the creation of short videos. The initial idea was simple: Use AI to generate a short, curiosity-driven text Generate an image related to the topic Convert the text to speech using tools like gTTS or ElevenLabs Combine everything into a short video 🛠️ First Attempt: Static Image + Audio Here’s the basic code that generates a short video from an image and an audio file: from moviepy import ImageClip, AudioFileClip, CompositeVideoClip def create_video(image_path, audio_path): audio = AudioFileClip(audio_path) image = ImageClip(image_path).with_duration(audio.duration).resized(h…  ( 5 min )

For developers, sysadmins, and tech-curious minds. No fluff, just battle-tested steps. 1.Linux CLI & Scripting 2.Git Like a Pro 3.Networking Basics 4.CI/CD Pipelines BuildPiper. 5.Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Project: Provision an AWS S3 bucket + EC2 via code. 6.Configuration Management Docker Deep Dive Learn: Images vs. containers, layers, Dockerfiles, volumes. Project: Containerize a Node.js app + Redis. Gotcha: Don’t run as root! Kubernetes (K8s) Learn: Pods, Deployments, Services, Ingress, Helm. Tools: -Minikube (local) → kubectl → Helm (package manager). Project: Deploy a 3-tier app (frontend/backend/db) on K8s. Cloud Provider (Pick 1!) Monitoring & Logging Project: Monitor CPU/RAM of your K8s cluster → Trigger email alert. Phase 5: Level Up Security (DevSecOps) Learn: SAST/DAST, secret scanning, OWASP Top 10. Tools: Trivy (container scans), Vault (secrets), GitGuardian. Project: Scan a Docker image for CVEs. Advanced Patterns GitOps (Argo CD/Flux) Service Mesh (Istio/Linkerd) Chaos Engineering (Chaos Mesh) Serverless (AWS Lambda) Build Publicly: Document your journey in dev.to posts! Projects > Certs: A GitHub repo > a certificate. Join Communities: #devops on dev.to Kubernetes Slack, DevOps subreddit. Avoid These Traps Tool Hypetrain: Master fundamentals before jumping on Terraform + K8s + Argo. "It Works On My Machine": Always ship via CI/CD. Ignoring Logs: Logs are your superpower. Sample 6-Month Plan For More Info Visit Here: what is devops and how it works.  ( 4 min )

How I Almost Fell for a Win+R Human Verification Scam In today’s digital age, security awareness is just as important as technical skills. While many of us think we can easily spot scams, the truth is that sophisticated attackers use subtle tricks to exploit even tech-savvy users. Recently, I encountered a deceptive and cleverly engineered scam that disguised itself as a Cloudflare verification process. In this blog post, I will break down the details of what happened, explain how the scam works, and share key lessons learned. It started when I clicked on a resource link that led me to the following URL: https://veriqloudx.com/verfy.msi At first glance, the site appeared to offer some kind of free software or service—something many users would easily fall for in search of quick tools or…  ( 5 min )

Introduction What is Evaluation-as-a-Service (EaaS)? The Need for EaaS in AI Testing **Scalability: Manual testing cannot handle the volume of scenarios **required to validate large-scale AI models. Genqe.ai addresses these challenges by offering an EaaS platform that automates test creation, simulates real-world conditions, and provides AI-driven insights. Its ability to integrate with tools like Jira, Git, and Figma streamlines the testing process, making it accessible to organizations of all sizes. How Genqe.ai Powers EaaS No-Code Test Creation: Genqe.ai allows users to create test cases using natural language, democratizing AI testing for non-technical teams. This reduces dependency on coding expertise and accelerates test development. Comprehensive Coverage: Genqe.ai supports testing …  ( 6 min )

After I published my blog on How to Set Up an AWS Client VPN, someone asked if I could share a CloudFormation template to automate the setup. In response, I’ve put together this follow-up post to walk you through deploying an AWS Client VPN endpoint using CloudFormation and AWS CLI. You’ll learn how to associate the VPN with your VPC, configure access rules, and handle the critical manual step of updating security group rules. I’ve also included a handy shell script to simplify and automate the entire deployment process. What is AWS Client VPN? Prerequisites 1. Generate Client and Server Certificates 2. Deploy VPC and EC2 Instance Optional 3. Deploy the Client VPN CloudFormation Stack 4. Manual Step Update Security Group Rule 5. Authorize Clients to Access the Network 6. Optional Add Route…  ( 11 min )

Ever wanted to automate real browser actions just by describing what you want? Meet talk2browser, a LangGraph-powered agent that turns prompts into real-time web actions and reusable test scripts. Hi everyone! 👋 I'm excited to share talk2browser, which leverages LangGraph's agent orchestration capabilities to create a self-improving browser automation system. Inspired by the Browser-Use open source project, it takes natural language tasks and executes real browser actions while generating reusable test scripts. 🌐 Website: https://www.talk2browser.com 📂 GitHub Repository: https://github.com/talk2silicon/talk2browser 🎥 Demo Video: YouTube Demo 📜 License: MIT 🔗 LangGraph Implementation talk2browser showcases advanced LangGraph patterns: Agent State Management — Complex …  ( 7 min )

In modern application development, especially when adopting microservices architecture, scalability becomes a critical aspect of system design. Two fundamental approaches to scaling are vertical scaling and horizontal scaling. Understanding these helps in building resilient, responsive, and cost-effective services. Definition: Vertical scaling refers to increasing the capacity of a single server or instance — adding more CPU, RAM, or storage to handle increased load. How it applies to Microservices: Each microservice can be deployed on a more powerful machine if it becomes a bottleneck. Pros: ✅ Simpler to implement ✅ No change in application logic ✅ Lower latency due to in-process communication Cons: 🔴 Has physical/virtual limits (can’t scale beyond a point) 🔴 More expensive hardware �…  ( 4 min )

This post is my submission for DEV Education Track: Build Apps with Google AI Studio. I built an AI RPG Character Sheet Generator web app using Google AI Studio’s “Build apps with Gemini” feature. Create an application that generates 1 RPG character sheet using random data. Main Skills (10 points randomly distributed): 1 weapon (generated by the Gemini with up to 9 damage) 1 shield (generated by the Gemini with up to 5 defense) Secondary Skills (10 points randomly distributed): Subterfuge Luck Tool Expertise Appearance Emotional Control Extra Skills (3 skills) (random characters generated by Gemini, 5 points to distribute among them) Download button for exporting sheet as PNG or PDF Translate to EN-US or PT-BR Easter Eggs related to the RPG scenarios Deployed App: Click here Rapid prototyping: Prototyping was a breeze. Versioning: The ability to version each prompt is a huge help, especially when implementing more complex features that could break existing designs. Responsive UX: Responsiveness worked well, and the PDF and PNG export functionality works almost flawlessly.  ( 4 min )

Sim eu sei, a comparação entre a sua mãe e uma extensão do PostgreSQL pode soar um tanto quanto estranha e bizarra, mas sim... ela é possivel! Vou traçar um paralelo entre o que a pgcrypto*1 proporciona e o que a sua mãe proporciona e você vai entender a comparação! Para tal, vou me munir de todo o arsenal argumentativo que o Davide Santangelo traz sobre as vantagens e desvantagens do uso de UUIDs em sua fabulosa postagem... Mas espera aí, o que que é pgcrypto e porque você está falando de UUIDs? Está tudo meio solto, não estou entendendo... Vamos contextualizar: a pgcrypto é uma extensão do PostgreSQL que te permite criptografar, descriptografar, gerar hashes e criar assinaturas digitais dentro do seu banco de dados (fonte: TigerData). Mais do que isso, é ela quem te permite trabalhar c…  ( 6 min )

CS2 case opening is fun—but only when done on a secure, trustworthy site. With the growing number of case opening platforms, choosing one that’s both entertaining and reliable has become more important than ever. Two names that consistently pop up are GGDrop and Farmskins. But which one is actually safer and offers better value for players? This guide breaks down both platforms in terms of security, fairness, features, and community feedback. If you’re looking for an honest comparison to help you decide where to spend your time and money, you’re in the right place. Opening virtual cases involves real money. That means your personal data, deposits, and potential winnings must be protected. Unfortunately, not all platforms play fair—and some may lack transparency, offer unfair odds, or even …  ( 5 min )

大家好，我是 Immerse，一名独立开发者、内容创作者、AGI 实践者。 关注公众号：#沉浸式趣谈，获取最新文章（更多内容只在公众号更新) 个人网站：https://yaolifeng.com 也同步更新。 转载请在文章开头注明出处和版权信息。 我会在这里分享关于编程、独立开发、AI干货、开源、个人思考等内容。 如果本文对您有所帮助，欢迎动动小手指一键三连(点赞、评论、转发)，给我一些支持和鼓励，谢谢！ 今天字节跳动正式宣布开源其 AI 智能体开发平台 Coze 的两大核心项目：Coze Studio 和 Coze Loop 这次开源了 Coze 的两个核心组件： Coze Studio - 整个平台的核心，提供可视化界面，让用户通过简单的拖拽操作就能创建复杂的 AI 工作流 Coze Loop - AI 智能体的调试工具和管理平台，涵盖从提示词工程到性能监控的全生命周期管理 开源协议方面都采用了极其宽松的 Apache 2.0 开源协议，意味着任何人都可以免费使用、修改，甚至用于商业化部署。 Coze Studio Github: https://github.com/coze-dev/coze-studio Coze Loo Github: https://github.com/coze-dev/cozeloop 最低配置：2C4G 必备软件：Docker、Docker Compose 快速开始 # 1. clone 源代码 git clone https://github.com/coze-dev/coze-studio.git # 2. 进入项目目录 cd coze-studio # 3. 复制模型配置模板 cp backend/conf/model/template/model_template_ark_doubao-seed-1.6.yaml backend/conf/model/ark_doubao-seed-1.6.yaml # 4. 配置模型参数 # 编辑 backend/conf/model/ark_doubao-seed-1.6.yaml 文件 # 设置模型ID、API密钥等参数 # 5. 启动服务 cd docker cp .env.example .env docker compose --profile '*' up -d 部署完成后，打开 http://localhost:8888/ 就可以开始使用了。 完全免费：不用担心付费限制 隐私保护：本地部署，数据更安全 更多选择：不再受限于平台的插件稳定性 对开发者 技术门槛降低：构建自己的 AI 产品变得异常简单 生态丰富：开源后会涌现大量工具包和模板 自由度更高：可以根据需求自由定制和修改 对企业 多元化选择：除了 Dify、n8n 等方案，又多了一个强有力的选择 商用友好：Apache 2.0 协议对商业化要求更低 技术保障：背靠字节的技术实力 为什么选择开源？ 字节跳动这次选择开源，背后有着深层的战略考量： 生态建设：开源能够更快地构建生态，比闭源发展更迅速 技术推广：豆包模型能力在不断提升，通过开源扩大影响力 市场竞争：在 AI 智能体赛道上全力以赴，与其他厂商竞争 其他好文推荐 2025 最新！独立开发者穷鬼套餐 就这样用 Vibe Coding 又完成了一个项目 最近 Vibe Coding 的实践经验分享 分享一款 AI 自动生成流程图的工具 一个 Cursor mdc 自动生成器，基于 Gemini 2.5，很实用！ 这个 361k Star 的项目，一定要收藏！ 搞定 XLSX 预览？别瞎找了，这几个库（尤其最后一个）真香！ 实战分享】10 大支付平台全方面分析，独立开发必备！ 关于 MCP，这几个网站你一定要知道！ 做 Docx 预览，一定要做这个神库！！ 【完整汇总】近 5 年 JavaScript 新特性完整总览 关于 Node，一定要学这个 10+万 Star 项目！  ( 3 min )

Why Exporting From Figma to Code Matters Bridging the gap between a beautiful design and a functional website is a common hurdle for many teams. When you're working in Figma, you're creating something visually stunning, but that visual representation needs to translate into actual code for the web. This is where exporting from Figma to code becomes really important. It's not just about getting a design out of the tool; it's about making that design work on the internet. Why Exporting From Figma to Code Matters Think about the workflow. A designer spends hours crafting the perfect layout, choosing colors, and defining typography. Then, that work needs to be handed off to a developer. Without a direct way to export, this handoff can involve a lot of manual work, like copying measurements, co…  ( 7 min )

Modern AI applications—whether you’re building a research agent, chatbot, or a retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipeline—depend heavily on access to real-time, high-quality web data. Over the past few months, tools like OpenAI’s web search and Tavily have emerged to fill this gap with structured, programmable search APIs. We’ve tested them extensively, and while they are powerful, we also saw room for improvement—in smartness, structure, and token efficiency. So we built Web Search Plus. A developer-first, fast, and structured search API designed specifically for use in LLM applications. 🧠 The Problem with Traditional Search APIs This approach creates several major issues for LLM applications: 🔗 Only hyperlinks, no real content: Developers must build or integrate a crawler just to ac…  ( 5 min )

During a recent implementation of a customer service platform, I encountered several configuration challenges related to email communication protocols. This experience prompted me to conduct thorough research into SMTP and IMAP protocols, their interactions, and best implementation practices. The knowledge gained proved invaluable for resolving our technical issues, and I'm sharing these insights to benefit others facing similar challenges in their systems architecture. In the digital world, sending and receiving emails are fundamental communication processes. During my recent experience, I realized that understanding how these protocols work behind the scenes can make all the difference, especially when configuring or troubleshooting customer service systems. Emails travel between compute…  ( 5 min )

Ensuring clean, maintainable code is vital in any Laravel project. While PHPStan is an excellent static analysis tool for identifying code issues, the raw JSON output it generates isn’t always human-friendly. That’s where a custom reporting script comes in handy. In this post, I’ll walk you through a Bash script I use in my Laravel projects to parse and beautify PHPStan output. This script splits issues by identifier and generates a neat summary for quick analysis. Before using the script, make sure you have PHPStan and jq installed. You can install PHPStan via Composer: composer require --dev phpstan/phpstan larastan/larastan Create PHPStan config file at the root directory: touch phpstan.neon.dist Then paste the following configuration: includes: - vendor/larastan/larastan/extensio…  ( 9 min )

This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Real-Time AI Innovators. What I Built In this project, I developed a Real-Time AI Recommendation Engine that leverages Redis as the backend database for fast and efficient vector search. The system uses Sentence-Transformers to convert text data into dense vector embeddings, which are stored and searched using Redis. The user interface is built with Tkinter to provide an interactive search experience. Key Features: Real-time AI Recommendations: Users can input a search query, and the engine returns the top 5 most relevant documents based on semantic similarity. Redis for Vector Search: The engine uses Redis for storing document embeddings and performs KNN (K-Nearest Neighbor) searches in real-time. Text Embedding: Text data is transfor…  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Beyond the Cache. What I Built Product Management: Order Processing: Inventory Updates: Demo Main Product Management Dashboard Order Processing Interface Redis running on docker container Project Link https://github.com/CliffordIsaboke/Real-Time-AI-Innovators-Redis-Beyond-the-Cache-.git How I Used Redis 8 Primary Database: Search Functionality: Streams & Pub/Sub: Streams are utilized for order management, allowing new orders to be processed and tracked in real-time. Pub/Sub is used for live inventory updates. When an inventory change happens (e.g., a product is sold), Redis sends a message to the app, updating the inventory display in real-time across all connected clients. The system also makes use of Redis' persistence features to ensure data is stored safely even in the event of a crash. Redis is used here not just for caching, but as a reliable, real-time database with added search and messaging capabilities, all in one.  ( 4 min )

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Title: Google's New Web Guide Search Experiment: Organizing Search Results with AI Introduction Google, the world's leading search engine, is constantly evolving to provide the best possible search experience to its users. In its latest effort, Google has introduced a new Search Labs experiment that utilizes AI to organize search results in a more efficient and effective manner. This new feature, known as Web Guide, is designed to help users find the information they need quickly and easily. What is Web Guide? Web Guide is an AI-powered search experiment that organizes search results based on a user's query. The system uses machine learning algorithms to analyze the user's query and determine the most relevant results to display. The results are then organized into categories, making it …  ( 4 min )

The Problem Every Developer Knows Too Well Picture this: You’re a talented developer, but you’re spending 15+ hours a week copying and pasting the same information into countless job application forms. Sound familiar? After watching too many brilliant developers burn out from the soul-crushing monotony of job applications, I decided to solve this problem the way we solve everything else—with code. What started as a weekend project to automate my own job search has evolved into apply.stream—a comprehensive AI toolset that handles the entire application process. Here’s what makes it different: Smart Job Discovery Instead of manually browsing job boards, our cloud-based AI continuously scans thousands of platforms and intelligently matches opportunities to your resume in real-time. No mor…  ( 4 min )

Title: Thinking Machines Announces New Product Release with Significant Open Source Component Introduction: Thinking Machines, a startup backed by $2 billion in funding, has announced that it will be releasing a new product in the coming months. This news comes at a time when OpenAI's open-weight model is facing uncertainty, and Thinking Machines could potentially capture the attention and interest of developers. Product Overview: The new product from Thinking Machines will feature a significant open source component, which is likely to attract developers who are looking for innovative solutions to complex problems. The company has not yet disclosed the specifics of the product, but it is expected to be a game-changer in the field of AI. Open Source Component: Thinking Machines' decision…  ( 4 min )

Title: Bitcoin Options Gamma Pin at $123k: A Technical Analysis Bitcoin has recently set a new all-time high above $121,000, and the options market on Deribit is showing clear signs of hedging pressure and gamma-driven pinning around this level. In this technical analysis, we will explore the current market conditions and how they may impact Bitcoin's future price movements. Open Interest and Premium Distribution The options market on Deribit has seen a steady recovery in open interest since the early June dip, rising from 335,000 BTC to nearly 394,000 BTC as of July 14. The total notional value is back to $46.87 billion on a dollar basis, with Deribit accounting for 81%. BTC's price increase over the same period has contributed to the rise in notional, but the surge in total contracts s…  ( 5 min )

明白了！下面是不含中国公司的全球知名游戏上市公司【估值和营收对比表】，只包含美股、港股（非中国内地）、日股、韩股等地区的游戏公司。 公司名称 股票代码 估值 / 市值（约） 2023 年营收（约） 净利润（约） 代表作品 / 业务重点 备注 微软（游戏业务部分） MSFT 2.5 万亿美元（全公司） 游戏业务营收约 210 亿美元 约 60 亿美元（游戏部分） Xbox、动视暴雪、Bethesda、Mojang 游戏占比约8% 任天堂 7974.T (东证) 630 亿美元 180 亿美元 约 50 亿美元 马里奥、塞尔达、Switch 主机游戏霸主 Take-Two Interactive TTWO 250 亿美元 40 亿美元 约 6 亿美元 GTA、NBA 2K、荒野大镖客 独立游戏巨头 Electronic Arts (EA) EA 360 亿美元 60 亿美元 约 10 亿美元 FIFA、战地、模拟人生 体育类和FPS强 Sea Limited (Garena) SE 350 亿美元 60 亿美元 5 亿美元 《Free Fire》手游，电商业务 东南亚最大游戏厂商 Unity Software U 140 亿美元 15 亿美元 亏损 1.5 亿美元 游戏引擎，全球开发者广泛使用 AI和3D内容增长迅速 Roblox Corp RBLX 200 亿美元 20 亿美元 亏损 2 亿美元 Roblox 平台，青少年社交游戏平台 用户年轻，增长强劲 Krafton (PUBG) 259960.KQ 120 亿美元 20 亿美元 约 3 亿美元 绝地求生 韩国游戏龙头 Nexon 3659.T 80 亿美元 15 亿美元 约 2 亿美元 冒险岛、地下城与勇士 韩国老牌游戏公司 Sony (索尼游戏业务) SONY（美股ADR） / 6758.T 1.2 万亿美元（全公司） 游戏及网络营收约 240 亿美元 约 40 亿美元 PlayStation、Bungie、游戏工作室 主机及软件巨头 Bandai Namco 7832.T 160 亿美元 28 亿美元 约 3 亿美元 高达、铁拳、太鼓达人 日本著名游戏厂商 KONAMI 9766.T 85 亿美元 12 亿美元 约 1.5 亿美元 实况足球、寂静岭、恶魔城 日本老牌游戏公司 微软、索尼、任天堂为三大主机平台巨头，收入和利润规模巨大； Take-Two、EA、Bandai Namco、KONAMI均为欧美及日本传统游戏发行商，拥有众多知名IP； Sea Limited是东南亚市场领先的游戏和数字娱乐企业，Garena旗下游戏极具人气； Unity、Roblox代表新兴技术平台和社交游戏生态，未来潜力大； 韩国Nexon和Krafton是韩国最具影响力的游戏公司。 你想先了解哪一块？  ( 3 min )

AWS y el Pilar de la Sostenibilidad: Futuro Responsable, Ventaja Sostenible Diana Castro ・ Jul 21 #aws #cloud #sostenibilidad #productivity  ( 3 min )

Ever Wonder How AI Detects Fake News Fast? Here’s a wild stat to kick things off: Fake news spreads six times faster than real news on Twitter. Six times! 😳 Let that sink in. In a world where misinformation zips through timelines faster than your group chat on New Year’s Eve, it’s no wonder we've turned to AI to help us make sense of it all. As a journalist or fact-checker, you’ve probably felt the heat. That feeling when a “breaking” headline hits, and you're scrambling to verify it before it gets picked up elsewhere. Or worse—having to retract something that turned out to be misleading. Yep, we’ve all been there. That’s where AI algorithms step in like a backstage superhero, quietly scanning, sorting, and flagging sketchy stories before they gain traction. It’s not magic (even though …  ( 13 min )

Customizing your terminal can be a time-consuming task - choosing the right colors, fonts, and UI tweaks that don’t strain your eyes after hours of coding. But you don’t need to start from scratch. There are popular, ready-to-use themes designed specifically for developers. One of the most beloved themes in the dev community is Dracula. In this quick guide, I’ll show you how to apply the Dracula theme to Windows Terminal in less than 5 minutes. Navigate to draculatheme.com and click on Windows Terminal under the list of supported applications. You'll see a set of icons representing supported apps. Look for the Windows Terminal icon and click it. Launch Windows Terminal, then click the dropdown arrow in the top menu bar and select Settings. Or use the shortcut: Ctrl + , This opens the gr…  ( 4 min )

Daily JavaScript Challenge: Sum of Unique Elements in an Array Hey fellow developers! 👋 Welcome to today's JavaScript coding challenge. Let's keep those programming skills sharp! Difficulty: Easy Topic: Arrays Given an array of integers, write a function that returns the sum of the elements that appear only once. https://www.dpcdev.com/ Fork this challenge Write your solution Test it against the provided test cases Share your approach in the comments below! Check out the documentation about this topic here: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/Map How did you approach this problem? Did you find any interesting edge cases? What was your biggest learning from this challenge? Let's learn together! Drop your thoughts and questions in the comments below. 👇 This is part of our Daily JavaScript Challenge series. Follow me for daily programming challenges and let's grow together! 🚀 javascript #programming #coding #dailycodingchallenge #webdev  ( 19 min )

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Analysts call XRP’s dip on Thursday a healthy correction, while Galaxy Digital’s CEO says Ether could outperform Bitcoin within the next six months, and other news.

Solo miners successfully adding blocks to the Bitcoin blockchain network is a rare event, but still not impossible in 2025.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have permanently reduced volatility and altered Bitcoin market dynamics, according to analysts.

Bitcoin delivers a classic liquidity grab with a correction below $115,000 only to bounce back, while traders eye a BTC price showdown with new all-time highs next.

A young and tech-savvy population, combating inflationary pressures, is driving Bitcoin adoption and a new financial system in Pakistan.

XRP selling pressure could mushroom if the recent 50 billion XRP sale from a wallet linked to Ripple's Chris Larsen was "just the warm-up."

Wrench attacks on prominent crypto executives are shaping the narrative on centralized crypto custody.

Japan’s slow and risk-averse approval system, not taxes, is the real barrier driving Web3 startups and liquidity offshore, says WeFi CEO Maksym Sakharov.

A $1-million Bitcoin would upend global finance, reshaping wealth, inflation, energy markets and the very role of fiat currencies.

Tyler Winklevoss claims JPMorgan paused Gemini's onboarding after he criticized the bank’s data access fees, calling the move anti-competitive.

BlackRock's ETHA leads with $440 million as Ether ETFs stretch their inflow streak to 16 days, pushing total net assets to $20.66 billion.

Ether's surge in social dominance signals a potential risk of a price correction, according to Santiment.

The Ripple executive says he felt really bad about the situation and "it wasn’t the authentic interaction with celebrities" that he was aiming for.

Despite growing ownership rates, most Americans view cryptocurrency as a risky investment, with 64% of U.S. investors considering it "very risky."

The decision to invest in bitcoin was driven by the depreciation of fiat currencies, rising global financial uncertainty, and a desire to diversify its asset portfolio.

Bitcoin remains above $118,000 after achieving a $1 trillion realized market cap, a key milestone reflecting its growing role in the global financial system.

The Senate Banking Committee introduced a discussion draft bill to address crypto market structure issues.

The Base App's integration with Zora and Farcaster has made it easier for Web3 users to both discover and access these platforms.

The rebound was fueled by Windtree Therapeutics' commitment to invest $520 million in BNB for its corporate treasury.

SUI jumps past $4.23 with 15% daily gain as crypto analysts say momentum is building fast and a decisive breakout could trigger an explosive leg higher.

JPMorgan defended its decision without directly addressing Gemini, stating that it aims to curb misuse and protect consumers.

HBAR rallies after being added to Robinhood’s crypto lineup, while a technical analyst suggests $3.30 could be possible if the token clears a key resistance level.

XRP’s ETF exposure is currently limited to futures, but analysts say any progress toward a spot product could drive a second wave of inflows, particularly if the SEC maintains its softened posture post-March ruling.

The question isn’t, “will you use AI?” The question is, “what kind of AI user do you want to be: driver or passenger?”  ( 7 min )

The move underscores Meta’s strategy of spending aggressively now to secure a dominant position in what it views as the next foundational technology platform.  ( 7 min )

Secretlab has officially launched the OTTO Adjustable Legrest, and its description aptly describes what it does. The product serves as an expansion for the user’s feet, as well as for the brand’s portfolio of footrest and legrests. “Many of us instinctively want to kick up our feet when we sit down, and often improvise by […] The post Secretlab Launches New OTTO Adjustable Legrest With PlushCell Memory Foam appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

Pebble, one of the pioneers of the modern smartwatch era, is making a comeback – and it’s bringing its name back too. In a surprise update, Core Devices CEO and Pebble founder Eric Migicovsky revealed that the company has successfully reclaimed the Pebble trademark, allowing the brand to once again wear its iconic name. “Great […] The post Pebble Reclaims Its Trademark From Google appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has recently announced the termination of its participation in the joint venture partnership with Shenyang Aerospace Mitsubishi Motors Engine Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (SAME). The reason given for the termination, according to the automaker, is the rapid transformation of China’s automotive industry, which is now focusing on new energy vehicles (NEVs). SAME was […] The post Mitsubishi Exits From Chinese Automotive Market appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 34 min )

Content moderation is a messy affair for both international tech giants as well as local organisations. So it’s always nice to see the two joining hands to work towards the common goal of a safer digital environment. An example of this is one between Google and the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF), […] The post CMCF Now Part Of Google Priority Flagger Program appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

CelcomDigi has unveiled a new range of cyber security solutions aimed at aiding Malaysian enterprises in defending against digital threats. These AI-driven services offer real-time protection across three core areas, namely Managed Security Services, Strategy and Assessment, and Infrastructure Security. To start off, the Managed Security Services are focused on helping businesses identify and respond […] The post CelcomDigi Launches AI-Powered Cyber Security Solutions For Businesses appeared first on Lowyat.NET.  ( 33 min )

Una de mis metas más ambiciosas para este año —que incluso dejé por escrito en un artículo — es convertirme en AWS Ambassador. Claro, ese reconocimiento no se otorga por azar. Depende de varios factores: el trabajo diario como parte de un partner, la creación de contenido como artículos, conferencias, investigación, y también el nivel de certificación técnica y otros factores más. De todo eso, solo hay algo que realmente está en mis manos: mi esfuerzo y constancia. Uno de los hitos clave en ese camino es aprobar dos certificaciones avanzadas. Una de las que seleccioné: AWS Certified Security – Specialty. Esta certificación cubre temas que no solo son requeridos y complejos, sino también profundamente útiles y apasionantes. Representa un verdadero reto, y aunque puede que me toque intentarl…  ( 5 min )

This is a submission for the World's Largest Hackathon Writing Challenge: After the Hack. Post-hackathon blue is real. As a first-time vibe coder with zero technical background, I took a leap and tried my hand at Bolt. To my surprise, I created my very first web app: FriendCards. Think of it as a lightweight personal CRM — like Salesforce, but for your relationships. It helps you keep track of the little things: what people like or dislike, what you last talked about, special dates or memories — so connections don’t fade just because life gets busy. This was a deeply personal milestone for me. I still remember the rush of submitting my pitch, heart pounding with excitement. Every late-night debugging session was worth it. As a one-woman team, I learned so much — from shaping a product idea…  ( 4 min )

From red lights to frozen apps, the rules that keep traffic — and your computer — moving smoothly. Ever been stuck at a red light forever? Your computer has the same issue with its programs! Picture this: You're at a busy intersection. Cars from all four directions want to go through at the same time. If everyone just floors it, you get a massive crash. Now imagine your computer: Multiple programs all want to use the printer at the same time. If they all try to print simultaneously, you get a mess. Same problem, different scale. Deadlock happens when everyone is waiting for everyone else, and nobody can move. It's like this classic scenario: 🚗 Traffic Version: North-bound cars are waiting for East-bound cars to clear the intersection East-bound cars are waiting for South-bound cars So…  ( 5 min )

We have 5 articles to review in this week's edition. All 5 articles cover different threats that can affect me and you. Some are popular, e.g. malware, phishing, and vulnerabilities. While others— privacy issues surrounding the use of AI and browser-based cryptojacking attacks— not so much. For privacy and security, think twice before granting AI access to your personal data The article title is a clear warning and also advice. If you're not ready to share some of your data with your favorite AI-powered application, don't give it access at all. From the article: There are serious security and privacy risks associated with using AI assistants that rely on your data. In allowing access, you’re instantly and irreversibly handing over the rights to an entire snapshot of your most personal in…  ( 14 min )

This is a submission for the Algolia MCP Server Challenge LearnSync is a unified search engine for developers that aggregates and ranks learning content from three major platforms: DEV.to articles GitHub repositories YouTube tutorials Whether you're diving into a new framework or exploring a deep-dive into Web3, LearnSync brings the best learning materials across sources into one clean, fast, searchable interface. Live App: learnsyncsub.netlify.app GitHub Repository: https://github.com/pulkitgovrani/LearnSync Video Walkthrough: I leveraged the Algolia MCP Server to power the unified search layer across content types. DEV.to: I used their public /articles endpoint, supporting filters like tag, username, page, and state to fetch fresh and relevant articles. Example structure: const url = …  ( 4 min )

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This is a submission for the Algolia MCP Server Challenge I've created a CLI agent powered by Amazon Q that indexes your links (like articles or blog posts) and allows you to retrieve them using natural language, all powered by Algolia MCP. This project offers a creative approach to building a useful CLI agent with minimal technical overhead. By using Amazon Q, we get a ready-made AI assistant with MCP support. When combined with Algolia MCP, it gains the superpower to save your data in a queryable format. This means you can retrieve your information using natural language, letting the LLM do the heavy lifting. Algolia MCP provides LLMs with powerful indexing and search capabilities, while Amazon Q offers an interface to interact with an AI assistant directly within the terminal. Amazon Q'…  ( 5 min )

The logistics industry is being forced to rethink everything—from how freight is routed, to how trailers are loaded, to how trucks are maintained. At the heart of this transformation is Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is quietly becoming one of the most valuable tools in transportation planning. We’re not just talking about futuristic self-driving trucks. Instead, the real disruption is happening behind the scenes: in how AI is optimizing mid-mile logistics, reducing empty miles, and even helping companies meet increasingly strict emissions targets. The Problem: Inefficiency in the Freight Chain The industry has long accepted this as unavoidable, but today, AI is offering a better solution. Using load-matching algorithms, real-time traffic data, vehicle telematics, and route optimizati…  ( 5 min )

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My Phase 2 React Project: Smart Goal Planner Introduction _ About the Project_ Add savings goals Track deposits View progress with a progress bar Delete or edit goals It uses: React (for building components) JSON Server (for mock backend) useState and useEffect Lessons Learned_** How to lift state up and pass props between components. How to fetch data using useEffect and display it. How to manage controlled forms in React. How to map over arrays to dynamically render items. Styling using CSS and adding hover effects. Challenges useEffect to only fetch once. I learned that I had to include the correct dependency array. I also struggled with form validation but overcame it using basic JavaScript logic. Final Thoughts Link to Project View My Project Here _ Source Code_ GitHub Repo  ( 3 min )

In the dynamic world of QA, agility and reliability in testing are crucial. Docker emerges as a powerful ally, offering a standardized and replicable environment to automate your tests with Playwright. In this article, we will embark on a journey to optimize your tests with Docker, from installation to execution. Docker was launched in 2013 by the company dotCloud, now known as Docker, Inc. Created by Solomon Hykes, Docker revolutionized the way developers and operations teams handle application deployment, providing an efficient and lightweight solution for creating, deploying, and running containers. This innovation has significantly facilitated the management of development and production environments, ensuring consistency and scalability. Docker simplifies continuous integration and co…  ( 7 min )

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Welcome to day 5 of the #90daysDevOpschallenge, our focus today is diving into advanced Linux shell scripting, focusing on advanced user management an integral part for anyone who's a DevOps Engineer. On day 5, we will work on user management tasks like, Create Directories using Shell Script (bulk user creation) Create a Script to Backup All Your Work Create Directory ** # Check if exactly 3 arguments are provided if [ $# -ne 3 ]; then echo "Usage: $0 " exit 1 fi # Assign arguments to variables base_name=$1 start=$2 end=$3 # Loop through the range and create directories for ((i=start; i<=end; i++)); do dir="${base_name}${i}" mkdir -p "$dir" echo "Created directory: $dir" done ./createDirectories.sh day 1 90 ./createDirectories.sh…  ( 4 min )

CONFIGURE THE STORAGE ACCOUNT TO USE A CUSTOMER-MANAGED KEY STORED IN THE KEY VAULT. Before continuing, make sure to assign the Key Vault Crypto Service Encryption User role to the managed identity. A: In the Azure portal, search for Resource groups and select it from the results. B. Select your Resource Group that you have been operating on (RG1) C. On the Resource Group page(RG1) Go to the Access Control (IAM) blade. Click on + Add Select Add role assignment D. Now on the Role page, Click on the Job functions roles page, Search for the Key Vault Crypto Service Encryption User role Select the search result.(Key Vault Crypto Service Encryption User role) Then click Next E. On the Member page, Click on Managed Identity. Click on + Select Members. On the Drop-down on right-hand…  ( 5 min )

Would like to start of by saying that I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to take part in such a historic hackathon. A heartfelt thank you to the organizers for equipping us with an amazing builder pack, powerful tools, and inspiring challenges that pushed us to explore, innovate, and grow beyond our limits. Bolt proved to me once again that, “learning by building is the best approach to learning.” #BuildSomething Below I’ll briefly describe my experience using Bolt to build the 4 projects I’ve submitted to the World’s Largest Hackathon: join-carnival.online Background Between 2022 and 2024, I had the meaningful opportunity to contribute to building a web-based app that supported a non-profit in organizing a real-world half-day carnival—an event full of games, food, an…  ( 10 min )

🔄 From Framework Lock-in to Flexible Tooling The JavaScript world has entered a renaissance. No longer are we tied into monolithic frameworks or rigid ecosystems. Instead, a wave of adapter-based tools is giving developers flexibility, portability, and reuse across frameworks, without sacrificing performance or ergonomics. TanStack Store is a lightweight, type-safe reactive store built independently from any framework. That means your state logic—derivations, updates, batching—runs identically in React, Solid, Vue, Angular, Svelte, or even vanilla JS/TS. For each framework (React, Angular, Solid, Vue, Svelte), adapters translate the core reactive store into framework-native constructs—like signals in Angular or fine-grained updates in Solid. Your business logic and state manipulation re…  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for the Algolia MCP Server Challenge SnippetSearch is a comprehensive code snippet discovery and management platform built to help developers find, save, and organize useful code snippets from multiple sources. It aggregates content from Dev.to, Hashnode, CSS-Tricks, Smashing Magazine, and more using RSS and APIs, then enables a seamless search experience powered by Algolia. Real-time Search: Powered by Algolia InstantSearch.js Multi-source Indexing: Dev.to API, Hashnode RSS, CSS-Tricks, Smashing Magazine & more Bookmarks: Save your favorite snippets (persisted via localStorage) Smart Tagging: Automatic tag extraction from articles Mobile First: Fully responsive interface Clean UI: Built with Tailwind CSS Fast & Optimized: Minimal bundle size and fast builds Frontend: …  ( 4 min )

etcd is a distributed key-value store designed for reliability, high availability, and consistency. It is a Cloud Native project that powers much of the tools utilized in the Cloud Ecosystem today. It is used projects like Kubernetes, CoreOS, OpenShift, Cloud Foundry any many more. It is primarily used to store configuration, state and metadata in Cloud Systems. This article will take you through a complete guide to understanding etcd to the point of being able to integrate it into your project. We shall cover how to install it, setup a cluster, store and query etcd, operating and managing etcd and many more concepts. By the end of this blog article, you will have a solid understanding of etcd. This article is accompanied with a GitHub repository containing reference code and config files.…  ( 10 min )

Best AI Code Generators You Should Know If You Want To Stay Ahead🚀 Kiran Naragund ・ Jul 25 #webdev #programming #javascript #productivity  ( 2 min )

Argo CD: A Cornerstone in the GitOps Revolution for Kubernetes Introduction In the rapidly evolving world of cloud-native technologies, the tools we choose to manage our infrastructure often dictate our ability to scale and innovate. The 2025 CNCF End User Survey reveals a significant milestone: Argo CD is now the dominant GitOps solution, managing nearly 60% of Kubernetes clusters. This post delves into why Argo CD's adoption is soaring and what this means for the future of software delivery in Kubernetes environments. Argo CD leverages the principles of GitOps—a paradigm where Git repositories serve as the single source of truth for application infrastructure. By continuously synchronizing the state defined in Git with what's deployed in Kubernetes clusters, Argo CD automate…  ( 5 min )

Introduction If there’s one thing I’ve figured out, it’s this: the minute you start thinking you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re probably about to get blindsided. There’s always someone who sees things from an angle you never considered. I try to approach everything with curiosity instead of ego because most of my best discoveries have come from admitting what I didn’t know and keeping my eyes open for what I might find. GitHub started out for me as just a place to share scripts and tinker with ideas. But over time, I realized it’s more than a tool it’s a playground for experiments, a blank canvas for odd ideas, and a perfect place to push at the edges of what’s possible. Seeing GitHub With Different Eyes I’m not an expert. I just like to experiment, break things, and see how pl…  ( 5 min )

This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Real-Time AI Innovators. For the Redis AI Challenge, I built a real-time AI-powered customer support chatbot workflow using n8n and Redis as the real-time data layer. This chatbot isn’t just reactive, it tracks user activity and throttles requests to ensure scalability and prevent abuse. Each user session is assigned a unique UUID. Redis then keeps track of how many messages that session sends within a 60-second time window. If a user sends more than 10 messages in that timeframe, Redis prevents further interaction until the TTL resets. This allows for intelligent, real-time rate limiting directly within the chatbot flow. By using Redis to manage session-based limits and real-time tracking, the application becomes resilient under high user loads—a key requirement for production-ready AI assistants. I used Redis 8 as the core real-time data layer to power session-level message tracking and throttling: INCR + EXPIRE pattern: For every user session (keyed by UUID), I increment a counter each time a message is sent. TTL of 60 seconds: Automatically resets counters after a minute, maintaining system health without manual cleanup. Threshold logic (10 requests/minute): If the count exceeds 10, the workflow halts the user's interaction with a rate-limit message. Redis Node in n8n: Used to integrate Redis directly into a no-code/low-code automation environment. This makes the AI chatbot resilient, rate-aware, and truly real-time—leveraging Redis not just as a data store, but as a real-time traffic manager for an AI system.  ( 3 min )

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Revolutionizing Kubernetes Deployments: Argo CD's Ascendance in the Cloud Native Ecosystem Argo CD: The GitOps Powerhouse for Kubernetes The Cloud Native Computing Foundation's 2025 End User Survey reveals a significant milestone in the adoption of Argo CD as the go-to GitOps solution for managing Kubernetes clusters. With nearly 60% of Kubernetes deployments now leveraging Argo CD, the survey underscores its pivotal role in enhancing operational efficiency and reliability across complex cloud-native environments. The recent release of Argo CD 3.0, with its performance and security enhancements, has further cemented its position, achieving a Net Promoter Score of 79 among users. Argo CD is a declarative, GitOps-based continuous delivery tool that integrates seamlessly with Kub…  ( 5 min )

Hey Dev Community! 👋 We all love creating solutions, but sometimes we just want quick access to simple tools — without installing packages, opening VS Code, or writing scripts for every little thing. Explore more powerful tools on trixahub TrixaHub.com — a growing collection of free, no-login, browser-based tools for developers, designers, students, creators, and problem-solvers like you. 🛠️ *What Can You Do on TrixaHub? You’ll find tools for: ✅ Colors & Conversions HEX ⇄ RGB ⇄ RGBA Color Pickers with palette builders Shorthand HEX support ✅ Text & File Utilities Remove duplicate lines or extra spaces CSV to Table Viewer JSON Formatter & Validator HTML & Base64 converters ✅ Calculators & Compressors BMI, Age, Discount calculators Image compressors to specific sizes (20KB, 50KB, 100KB...) Number to Word converters (including Indian Rupees format) ✅ PDF, QR, and Web Tools Image to PDF QR Code Generator (with logo, shape, frame, etc.) Date Difference calculators, Password generators, and more And yes — I’m adding new tools every week. 🔥 💡 Why I Made This I noticed how often we developers Google things like: "hex to rgb converter" …only to land on spammy ad-heavy websites. I wanted a cleaner, faster alternative that: Loads instantly Works on mobile & desktop Doesn’t ask for signups Focuses on function > fluff TrixaHub is my answer — and it’s built for people who just want things to work.  ( 3 min )

Summary on this piece Melody: 😀 Human-made Lyrics: 😀 Human-made Music production: 😀 Human-made (BeepBox)|🤖 AI-made (Suno) Cover art: 😀 Human-made (Aseprite)|🤖 AI-made (OpenAI) Lyrics Here comes down the little troll It’s not just a little troll This troll is supernatural He can poke you with a pole Turn you into a mole 
 Oh my dear lord I was minding my own business, in the park You shall not pass you are a puny human Pudupu papu peyo "OMG! Another troll song?! Don't tell me all your songs are about trolls!" Nah don't worry. They're not all that bad! I just had a bunch of songs made for my game (already mentioned last time). This tune actually stayed in my brain for a very very long time. Without anything written down, I would just hum it. When I got it down on BeepBox, it was so satisfying. I could finally match that tune with something I could listen to. Then came the lyrics. Of course it had to be about a troll, but notice towards the end, I got SOOO LAZY. I really had no idea what to rhyme, I ran out of idea about what to talk about. Yet, I felt it needed a bit more. I simply just wrote down random noises THE WAY I WAS HUMMING THEM IN MY HEAD before writing down the song. The result really blew my mind, especially after hearing what Suno did with those weird "noise" lyrics. You should come back tomorrow to hear it. 📅 Check tomorrow for the resulting song!  ( 4 min )

Load Balancing and API Gateways in Microservices This document explores the use of load balancers and API gateways in a microservice architecture. It addresses the challenges of horizontal scaling, where server IPs change dynamically, and explains how load balancers distribute traffic evenly across healthy servers. Furthermore, it delves into the role of API gateways in routing requests to the appropriate microservice based on the URL or domain, enhancing the overall efficiency and manageability of the system. In horizontal scaling, we increase the capacity of a system by adding more servers to the pool. However, this introduces a challenge: the IP addresses of these servers can change dynamically. Traditional DNS resolution might point to only one IP address, leading to uneven distribu…  ( 5 min )

Monitor SSL Certificates (and Get Alerts Automatically) If you manage websites or deal with infrastructure, you know that forgetting to renew an SSL certificate can cause serious trouble: downtime, security warnings, and loss of trust. To solve this, I built a lightweight microservice in Node.js that checks the SSL validity of any domain — and can be fully automated using n8n. It’s a simple HTTP API with one endpoint: GET /check?host=yourdomain.com It returns the SSL certificate status: { "domain": "yourdomain.com", "valid": true, "expires_on": "2025-07-10T12:00:00.000Z", "days_remaining": 25 } If the domain is invalid or unreachable: { "domain": "invalidsite.com", "valid": false, "error": "getaddrinfo ENOTFOUND invalidsite.com" } It uses only native Node.js tls and the ex…  ( 4 min )

Hey fellow devs! 👋 The problem is Merge Two Sorted LinkedLists You are given the heads of two sorted linked lists list1 and list2. Merge the two lists into one sorted list. The list should be made by splicing together the nodes of the first two lists. Return the head of the merged linked list. And boom 💥 — it worked. Here's the version I first wrote: class Solution: def mergeTwoLists(self, l1: ListNode, l2: ListNode) -> ListNode: if l1 is None: return l2 if l2 is None: return l1 i, j = l1, l2 head, k = None, None while i and j: if i.val <= j.val: newNode = ListNode(i.val) i = i.next else: newNode = ListNode(j.val) j = j.next if head is None: …  ( 4 min )

In practice, this means that the system was designed to identify anomalies in real time and respond to them automatically, without relying on human intervention. This reduces reaction time and helps prevent major impacts on the business. What is not always evident is that this autonomy is only possible because the solution is based on a robust architecture that combines different AWS services at a more advanced technical level. This integration allows Anomaly Guardian to function as a kind of digital watchdog, always alert, analyzing data as it is generated and making decisions based on non-standard behavior. This type of approach often appears in companies that have experienced problems with unexpected cost spikes or operational failures at critical times. When these areas — monitoring, a…  ( 16 min )

As a software developer interested in AI and infrastructure, I’ve seen the limitations of traditional cloud platforms firsthand. Hosting AI models, especially large language models (LLMs) on centralized providers like AWS or GCP, often comes with high costs, complex onboarding, and limited scalability unless you’re part of a big tech company. For most indie developers and early-stage teams, it’s simply not sustainable. That’s when I discovered CUDOS Intercloud, a distributed, performant, and developer-first alternative that changes the game. This is my point of view (POV), and here’s the use case I’m building on it. Ekemini is a Developer Advocate and Technical Writer, building software and educating in tech. He loves drums, music production, and is learning more about the AI industry. CU…  ( 5 min )

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, CSS Art: Office Culture. I set out on a creative challenge: Can you build a fully interactive, visually engaging office environment using just HTML and CSS—with minimal JavaScript? The answer turned into one of the most fun and rewarding projects I’ve worked on. The idea sparked during a quiet evening while working remotely. I glanced around my real desk—sticky notes, a flickering terminal, a half-full coffee mug, and a wall clock ticking past midnight—and thought, "What if I could bring this physical workspace into code?" That blend of physical presence and digital interaction inspired me to recreate the essence of a modern workplace using nothing but frontend code. This interactive CSS art piece simulates a …  ( 5 min )

Go is a statically typed language, which means you usually know the type of every variable at compile time. but sometimes you don’t especially when working with interface{} and that’s when reflection becomes useful. The reflect package in Go allows your program to inspect and even modify types and values at runtime. reflect.TypeOf and reflect.ValueOf These two are the entry points for using reflection in Go: TypeOf() gives the static type. x := 3.14 t := reflect.TypeOf(x) // float64 v := reflect.ValueOf(x) // 3.14 fmt.Println("Type:", t) fmt.Println("Kind:", t.Kind()) // float64 Reading Struct Fields at Runtime Reflection lets you loop through struct fields dynamically: type User struct { Name string `json:"name"` Age int `json:"age"` } u := User{"Yash", 30} v := reflec…  ( 4 min )

Hey all! google login page. What I learn Today. To change block level element in to inline display:inline Font awesome your kits search-box{ search-box input{ width:1px solid; border:none; outline:none; font size:16px; } Ai mode{ Ai Mode Git copilot GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered code completion tool developed by GitHub in collaboration with OpenAI. And Day 2 of Communication class: In before the class don't have any to HR round and after the class session I have a Idea to me. Happy coding  ( 3 min )

Introduction What is a Datawarehouse? A data warehouse is a central repository that stores integrated, historical data from multiple sources. It’s specifically designed for Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) — enabling organizations to perform complex queries, generate reports, and gain actionable insights. Why Data Warehouse data warehouse and the data lake. OLTP vs OLAP — What’s the Difference? OLTP (Online Transaction Processing): Designed for daily operations — inserting, updating, and deleting records. Think of bank transactions or point-of-sale systems. OLAP (Online Analytical Processing): Optimized for reading large volumes of historical data, aggregating, and analyzing trends. Separating the two ensures transactional systems stay fast and reliable, while analytical workloads don’t…  ( 5 min )

Precisava, rápido, de um relatório de cobertura de testes para um projeto meu. Um projeto simples feito em .NET, com alguns testes unitários, e que, a cada pull request na branch main, fosse gerado um relatório de forma que eu pudesse divulgar entre minha equipe (no caso eu mesmo e meus pensamentos). Um detalhe importante: meu repositório no GitHub é privado, e se eu quiser usar o GitHub Pages, preciso torná-lo público, o que está fora de questão. Vamos gerar o relatório de cobertura de testes com o Coverlet, porque: Funciona com os principais frameworks de teste: xUnit, NUnit e MSTest É open source, leve e amplamente adotado pela comunidade .NET 🔗 https://github.com/coverlet-coverage/coverlet E para transformar os dados brutos de cobertura em relatórios legíveis: Converte os arquivos de…  ( 4 min )

Precisava, rápido, de um relatório de cobertura de testes para um projeto meu. Um projeto simples feito em .NET, com alguns testes unitários, e que, a cada pull request na branch main, fosse gerado um relatório de forma que eu pudesse divulgar entre minha equipe (no caso eu mesmo e meus pensamentos). Um detalhe importante: meu repositório no GitHub é privado, e se eu quiser usar o GitHub Pages, preciso torná-lo público, o que está fora de questão. Vamos gerar o relatório de cobertura de testes com o Coverlet, porque: Funciona com os principais frameworks de teste: xUnit, NUnit e MSTest É open source, leve e amplamente adotado pela comunidade .NET 🔗 https://github.com/coverlet-coverage/coverlet E para transformar os dados brutos de cobertura em relatórios legíveis: Converte os arquivos de…  ( 4 min )

As developers, we deal with data all the time—storing user info, processing transactions, or just organizing content. But how do we manage all that data efficiently? That’s where DBMS comes in. DBMS stands for Database Management System. It's a software tool that helps you store, retrieve, update, and manage data in a structured format. Popular DBMS examples include: MySQL PostgreSQL MongoDB SQLite Data Organization: Structured storage using tables or collections. Quick Access: Query data using languages like SQL. Security: Manage user access and permissions. Consistency: Avoid duplicate or conflicting data. Recovery: Backups help prevent data loss. Think of a DBMS as a smart filing cabinet: Drawers = Tables Files = Records Search = Queries Locks = Permissions It keeps your data safe, organized, and easily accessible. Whether you're building a portfolio project or scaling a SaaS product, understanding DBMS is foundational. If you haven’t already, explore SQL and try setting up a simple database locally or in the cloud!  ( 3 min )

Developed specialized CUDA kernels for financial ML inference that achieve 93,563 operations/second with 0.011ms median latency on consumer GTX 1650 hardware, demonstrating 7.3× performance improvement over PyTorch's cuBLAS-backed implementations through targeted memory hierarchy exploitation and vectorization techniques. Architecture-Specific Optimization Philosophy Memory Hierarchy Exploitation Techniques Vectorization and Alignment Strategies Thread Mapping and Occupancy Analysis Performance Analysis and Bottleneck Identification Architectural Constraints and Modern GPU Limitations Comparative Analysis: Specialized vs General-Purpose Libraries Most GPU acceleration libraries target large-scale deep learning workloads with massive batch sizes (512-4096) and high-dimensional operations. F…  ( 10 min )

Launching PROTOCORE Signals 🚀 In a time when AI systems are growing faster than our ability to structure meaningful input, PROTOCORE Signals offers a simple, open-source way to generate multilingual, machine-readable knowledge prompts. PROTOCORE is a signal-generation system that creates structured prompts composed of: Context – The background of the issue Vision – A possible future or solution Recommendation – A suggested path Question – A key inquiry to push thinking forward These signals are designed to be: Human-readable AI-parsable Cross-lingual Easy to archive and expand Most datasets focus on narrow objectives: questions, summaries, captions. PROTOCORE bridges them by offering a full knowledge signal, designed for: Prompt engineers NLP researchers Knowledge graph buil…  ( 3 min )

As a developer working with NVIDIA GPUs, you know how crucial it is to have the right CUDA toolkit installed on your system. I have found myself having to constantly install the CUDA toolkit on new GPU instances. This post is about a simple way to install CUDA 12.8 on Ubuntu 22.04 using a single bash script. Note that this assumes your instance has NVIDIA drivers that support CUDA 12.8 Ubuntu 22.04 (64-bit) NVIDIA GPU (supporting CUDA 12.8) Create a new file cuda_init.sh #! /bin/bash # Initial download CUDA start_time=$(date +%s.%N) sudo apt install -y wget git wget https://developer.download.nvidia.com/compute/cuda/repos/ubuntu2204/x86_64/cuda-keyring_1.1-1_all.deb sudo dpkg -i cuda-keyring_1.1-1_all.deb sudo apt update end_time=$(date +%s.%N) echo "APT Pre-Install Time: $(echo "$end_tim…  ( 4 min )

Introduction It is May July 2025. By now, everyone and their mother has heard about AI agents, MCP, and all these fancy words being thrown around. According to some, MCP will change the world, while others consider it a marginal improvement over existing solutions. Having a skeptical mind, I decided to fiddle around and figure out what all the fuss is about with this shiny new technology. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs1. It is a set of rules and concepts defining how additional information can be provided to an LLM to achieve better results from prompts or how to augment LLMs with tools, such as the ability to search the web, use a calculator, or control a computer. The MCP protocol defines other concepts beside…  ( 15 min )

What Is the Zeigarnik Effect? Have you ever heard of the term "Zeigarnik Effect"? Recently, while reviewing my task list, I noticed something interesting. Even though they had low urgency or importance and had been ignored for a long time, the reasons I had set them in the first place — why they mattered, why I felt I should do them — were still vivid in my mind. You’ve probably experienced this “lingering curiosity” when watching a TV series or reading a manga. That’s the Zeigarnik Effect in action. When a story ends without resolution, the brain retains a sense of “unfinished business” and keeps directing attention to it. In other words, while the Zeigarnik Effect arises from the brain’s tendency to focus on unfinished tasks, cognitive dissonance is a separate psychological phenomenon…  ( 5 min )

Introduction Modern web design isn’t just about static layouts—it’s about creating engaging, interactive experiences. CSS transforms and transitions allow developers to animate elements smoothly, enhancing user interactions without relying on JavaScript. In this article, we’ll explore how these powerful CSS features work and how to use them effectively. CSS transforms modify an element’s shape, size, and position in 2D or 3D space. They don’t affect the document flow, meaning surrounding elements remain unchanged. Translate() – Moves an element along the X and Y axes. .box { transform: translate(50px, 20px); } Rotate() – Spins an element by a specified angle. .box { transform: rotate(45deg); } Scale() – Resizes an element. .box { transform:…  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge VoiceFlow Pro - AI-Powered Business Process Discovery & Automation Voice Agent 🚀 Revolutionary Approach to Process Optimization 🎯 Core Innovation: Process Discovery Through Conversation The Solution: VoiceFlow Pro transforms every business conversation into actionable process improvement data by: Real-time Process Mining: Uses AssemblyAI Universal-Streaming (300ms latency) to transcribe conversations and identify business patterns instantly 300ms Ultra-Low Latency: Real-time transcription for immediate insights Live Analysis: Real-time microphone input for meetings and discussions Custom business process detection algorithms using node-nlp Live Transcript Generation Real-time speech-to-text with confidence scores Automation o…  ( 8 min )

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This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, CSS Art: Office Culture. Imagining a future where our workplace floats among the stars—this project envisions what it might feel like to work from a spaceship, surrounded by orbital calm and cosmic views. It reflects the evolution of remote collaboration in an era where “the office” could be anywhere... even in space. Live demo > github.com/aurelien404 >> I was behind schedule and hadn’t sketched my own concept yet—so I felt a real sense of pride when Copilot AI delivered exactly what I had in mind. My biggest challenge? Keeping it pure. No JavaScript. No frameworks. Just raw HTML5 and CSS3, crafted in the simplest, cleanest way possible. That discipline turned out to be a strength, not a limitation. Available for project, job, challenges, talkin... I'm junior webdev using Laravel & React contact@aurelienj.ch  ( 3 min )

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Let’s be honest. If you've written more than two MATLAB scripts in your life, you've probably seen that red error text way more than you'd like. You write some code, hit Run, and boom—nothing works. But here’s the good news. Debugging MATLAB doesn’t have to be painful. Once you know what to look for, it's actually kind of satisfying. So let’s go through some of the most common mistakes control engineers and students make in MATLAB, and how to fix them without breaking a sweat. 1. Forgetting to Preallocate Arrays This is a classic beginner mistake. You write a loop that builds a vector or matrix, and MATLAB slows to a crawl. No error message, just bad performance. for i = 1:1000 x(i) = i^2; end Technically, this works. But MATLAB has to resize the array on every loop iteration, and t…  ( 5 min )

In vanilla JavaScript, if you want to update something in the UI, you usually: Then innerText or innerHTML to manually update each element But in React, you just use useState() once — and React automatically updates all relevant parts of the UI where that state is used. It’s clean, declarative, and magical.  ( 3 min )

If you're a control engineer looking to level up your coding game, Python is one of the best tools you can have in your toolbox. Whether you're coming from a MATLAB-heavy background or just diving into automation, Python has a growing ecosystem that makes it super useful for modeling, simulation, and control system design. And let’s be real, not everything needs a Simulink block. Sometimes a few lines of Python will do the job faster and cleaner. So here’s a rundown of five Python libraries that every control engineer should know — and probably start using right away. 1. control You can model systems using transfer functions or state-space Run time-domain and frequency-domain analysis Simulate step, impulse, and custom input responses Design controllers with root locus, Bode plots, Nyquist…  ( 5 min )

Let’s be real for a second. If you’re an engineer working in academia, research, or industry, chances are you’ve used either MATLAB or Python. If you’ve been around long enough, maybe you’ve used both. And maybe you’ve wondered if you really have to choose between them. The good news is you don’t. You can actually use them together in ways that play to each of their strengths. This post isn’t about which one is better. That argument has been going in circles for years. Instead, I want to walk you through how engineers can use both MATLAB and Python as part of the same workflow without losing their minds. Why Use Both? Here’s the thing. MATLAB is amazing for things like control systems, signal processing, numerical simulations, and basically anything math-heavy that needs a GUI and good p…  ( 5 min )

🧠 PART 1: What Is a Thread? Imagine you're running a kitchen. You (the computer) have one stove 🔥 (your CPU). A thread is like a cook 🍳. Each cook can do one task at a time, boil rice, fry meat, chop onions. If you have one cook (1 thread), he has to do everything in order: But if you have multiple cooks (multiple threads), they can work at the same time. ✅ Threads allow your program to do multiple things at once (or appear to). Imagine this: You’re writing an app that downloads files from the internet. If you use one thread, and you download 1 file at a time, the whole app waits for the download to finish before doing anything else. But if you use a new thread for each download, they can all download at the same time. public void DownloadFiles() { DownloadFile("file1"…  ( 7 min )

### ✍️ Intro: Ever felt your app making too many API calls when typing or scrolling? Or your UI freezing during fast interactions? That’s where debouncing, throttling, and request batching come in — underrated techniques that can drastically reduce unnecessary renders and network overhead. In this part of the React Performance series, we’ll break down: What these techniques are When and how to use them Real-world examples in React Tools and patterns that help Main Content: 🔄 Debouncing: Delay the Action What is it? Waits until user stops triggering the action for a specified time. Use case: Search inputs, filters, live suggestions. React example using lodash: import { debounce } from 'lodash'; import { useCallback } from 'react'; const Search = () => { const handleSe…  ( 4 min )

I Scrapped the 'Perfect' Portfolio Idea and Built This Raw System Instead We all know the template for the "perfect" developer portfolio. A polished grid of projects. A "skills" section with satisfying progress bars. A blog that hasn't been updated since 2023. I tried to build that. Ghosted versions I lost count of. Because development isn't clean. Context: [boot_sequence] [midnight_patchdrop] The System in Action: [ujjwalvivek.com] The Philosophy & Technical Deep Dive: [going_open_source.md] The Raw Code: [ujjwalvivek/portfolio] Instead of a portfolio, I built a living system. thinking, not just the finished product. The Terminal isn't an aesthetic. It's my native interface. It's how I think, so it's how you navigate. My raw logs are the content. The Procedural Backgrounds are…  ( 4 min )

Low Cost "Overkill" AWS Infrastructure for a Newborn Startup Nicolas El Khoury for AWS Community Builders ・ Mar 28 '23 #aws #microservices #kubernetes #containers  ( 2 min )

Hi there! I'm Maneshwar. Right now, I’m building LiveAPI, a first-of-its-kind tool that helps you automatically index API endpoints across all your repositories. LiveAPI makes it easier to discover, understand, and interact with APIs in large infrastructures. When running PostgreSQL inside a Docker container, one common problem is data loss if the container is restarted or deleted. This post shows how to persist PostgreSQL data using Docker volume mounts so your database survives container restarts. By default, Docker containers are ephemeral. When they stop or are removed, any data inside them is lost — unless you've mapped it to persistent storage. PostgreSQL stores all its data in /var/lib/postgresql/data. To persist that, you need to mount a volume from your host machine or a Docker-m…  ( 4 min )

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I decided to set aside my intuition (as I commented in my previous post) for a deep dive into Kotlin Multiplatform. To avoid improvisation, I compiled a roadmap to outline how I will learn KMP. Kotlin Multiplatform official Udemy - Kotlin Multiplatform Masterclass by Petros Efthymiou Phillip Lackner - KMM playlist Phillip Lackner - KMP playlist Comming soon Practical Kotlin Multiplatform by Joe Birch Kotlin Multiplatform - libs sqldelight Koin Moko Resources ktor client Google developers courses Android Architecture Official documentation Swift Org courses Amazing repo full of projects Kotlin Multiplatform Skie - Swift-friendly API Generator for Kotlin Multiplatform I'll keep updating as I go. I hope this content can assist you on your journey.  ( 3 min )

Scoping freelance work used to be the part I dreaded most. Endless back-and-forth with vague client requests, a half-baked idea of what they wanted, and pressure to give a number — fast. And when I got it wrong? It usually cost me time, energy, and revenue. But in the last year, I’ve started using GPT as part of my scoping and estimation workflow — and it’s become a game-changer. No, it’s not perfect. But with the right prompts and structure, it helps me: Clarify vague project ideas Outline deliverables Estimate effort by component Catch red flags early And save hours of cognitive load per proposal Here’s exactly how I use GPT to make better freelance estimates. When a client sends me something like: Hey, we need a marketing site with a blog and user dashboard. What’s your availabili…  ( 5 min )

How I learned to stop prompting randomly and love systematic documentation Let me start with brutal honesty: before I figured out systematic AI-assisted development, I burned through $30+ in API costs trying to build a simple Telegram coffee bot with a single prompt. Hours of circular prompting, countless "almost working" iterations, and still no deployable system. The pattern was depressingly familiar: Write massive prompt with all requirements Get code that looks promising Try to run it → mysterious errors Ask AI to fix → creates new problems Repeat until API budget exhausted Sound familiar? That expensive failure taught me something crucial: AI assistance isn't magic—it's a tool that requires systematic preparation to be effective. After that lesson, I rebuilt the same bot using a struc…  ( 22 min )

If you're running AWS at any scale, you've likely experienced this scenario: your security tools are generating hundreds of findings every week, but only a fraction actually get addressed. The rest accumulate until the next audit or compliance deadline creates urgency. This scenario is playing out across organizations of every size. Teams become overwhelmed by the sheer volume of security findings and struggle to establish systematic remediation processes. Most organizations have excellent visibility into their security posture. AWS Security Hub, Config Rules, GuardDuty, Inspector, and third-party CSPM and CNAPP tools provide comprehensive coverage. Yet security findings continue to accumulate faster than teams can address them. You can't govern what you can't see. You need the ability to …  ( 6 min )

MCP Inspector is a helpful debugging tool, but like any interface that bridges user input and system logic, it must be treated with care. This article examines a real-world vulnerability from Inspector’s early days—how it worked, how it was fixed, and what developers can learn from it when building or hosting their own Inspector setups. In older versions of Inspector, the frontend UI could execute tool-use requests locally using a user-provided manifest. This was useful for testing tools without running a full MCP server. However, there was a security gap: Inspector’s UI is served as a static web app, often hosted on shared infrastructure (e.g., a dev server or IPFS). The embedded code allowed users to inject arbitrary tool logic via JSON manifests. Those tool definitions were executed usi…  ( 5 min )

Remember when Google's Bard confidently claimed the James Webb Space Telescope had photographed planets outside our solar system? Entertaining at first, until you consider the real-world implications. Mistakes like these, when made in sectors like finance, healthcare, or legal, come with a heavy price. Generative AI is an impressive technology. However, one key challenge remains widespread in enterprise applications: AI "hallucinations," where generative models produce incorrect or imaginary information, delivered with complete confidence and the costs are often unbounded when they occur. Real Risks of AI Hallucinations in Business AI hallucinations are not a minor inconvenience. They can have serious business consequences. Examples include compliance violations if your chatbot gives in…  ( 5 min )

Git isn't something we study every day, yet we use it daily. Most of the time, we cycle through the same handful of commands, such as fetch, add, commit, and rebase, like muscle memory. It's ironic how something so essential remains so frustratingly complex. I'll be writing about some of the lessons I've learned from Git. To make things more readable, I'll be writing in separate blogs. I hope that it will help you avoid the disasters I once walked straight into. Let's start. Using git blame You are in a hurry, office time ends in 2 minutes, you wanna commit with messages like "asdf" or "fixed bug", thinking you’ll finish it after the weekend, why spend so much time thinking about it? But somehow that weekend passes, and fast-forwarding two months later, you re-opened that project at 2 …  ( 5 min )

Hi there! I'm Shrijith Venkatrama, founder of Hexmos. Right now, I’m building LiveAPI, a first of its kind tool for helping you automatically index API endpoints across all your repositories. LiveAPI helps you discover, understand and use APIs in large tech infrastructures with ease. MinIO is a high-performance, open-source object storage system that’s become a go-to for developers building cloud-native applications. It’s fast, scalable, and S3-compatible, but what’s happening under the hood? This post breaks down MinIO’s internal mechanics in a way that’s easy to grasp for developers. We’ll explore its architecture, data handling, and key features with practical examples and clear explanations. MinIO is designed for simplicity and performance. At its heart, it’s a distributed object stora…  ( 7 min )

Explain how the separation of OLTP and OLAP systems benefits overall organizational data management strategy. First lets understand what is OLTP and OLAP: OLTP(Online Transaction Processing): is a type of data processing that consists of executing a number of transactions occurring concurrently.For example online banking, shopping,order entry etc. Definition according to IBM: OLTP: enables the real-time execution of large numbers of database transactions by large numbers of people, typically over the internet. In lay man terms, it processes real time data. NB:A database transaction is a change, insertion, deletion, or query of data in a database. OLAP (Online Analytical Processing): a type of data processing that involves numerous real-time transactions executed concurrently by many users.…  ( 4 min )

Our First Product! - ZUBO David Smith ・ Jul 25 #programming #webdev #javascript #react  ( 2 min )

Hey Devs! 👋 🎯 What I Wanted: I wanted something fun, smart, and alive — not just a chatbot in a box. The goal: Speak to my AI assistant naturally Get responses from ChatGPT or Gemini Pro Hear them in ElevenLabs’ lifelike voice Add glowing visual effects and animation (think Iron Man's Jarvis) 🛠️ Tech Stack: HTML/CSS/JS for the interface Web Speech API for voice recognition ChatGPT & Gemini Pro APIs for smart replies ElevenLabs API for voice synthesis Canvas & CSS animations for the eye-beam projections and sci-fi effects 🎥 Features: Always-listening mode 🎙️ Typewriter-style reply text Eye-beam with animated glow and particles Gemini or ChatGPT reply toggle Voice response with adjustable pitch & speed 🌟 Live Demo (coming soon...) Want to try it out? I'm hosting it on a lifetime server — soon it’ll be public! Stay tuned 🚀 💡 Why I Built This: I'm always exploring how to make AI more interactive and human-like. This was a fun weekend project, but it sparked ideas for educational tools, voice tutors, and even AI characters for storytelling. If you enjoyed this or want a tutorial on building your own AI assistant with voice + animation, let me know in the comments 💬  ( 3 min )

Create a storage container Login to Microsoft Azure at https://portal.azure.com storage account you created in the Prepare exercise. Select and Add container storage-container and then select create Upload a file to the storage container select Upload. Change the access tier Select the file you just uploaded and Select Change tier. Select** cold** and save Create a file share From the Azure portal,Select storage accounts under services. Select your** storage account** . (Note: it should be associated with the resource group guided-project-rg you created.) On the storage account blade, under the Data storage submenu, select File shares and Select + File share. file-share. On the Backup tab, uncheck Enable backup. Select Review + create. Create. select Upload. we will be figuring one way to control access to the files that have been uploaded. Create a shared access signature token From the Azure portal home page, enter and Select storage accounts under services. Select the storage account you created in the Prepare exercise. Storage browser. Blob containers. Select Generate SAS. Note: When you generate a shared access signature, you set the duration. Once the duration is over, the link stops working. The **Start automatically populates with the current date and time. Set Signing method to Account key. Set Signing key to Key 1. Set Stored access policy to None. . Enter a custom **start and expiry time* or leave the defaults. Account key. Key 1. Set Stored access policy to None. Permissions to** Read*. . * to HTTPS only. Generate SAS token and URI. Rotate access keys From the Azure portal home page, in the search box, enter storage accounts. Access keys. For Key 1, select Rotate key. Yes. Once you see the success message for rotating the access key, go back to the window or tab you used to check the SAS token and refresh the page. You should receive an authentication failed error. We have come to the end of the process, remember to like, Comment and share!  ( 4 min )

Over the last few months, I have been experimenting with existing conversational avatars — testing their responsiveness, memory, emotional tone, and believability. I have also been designing some of my own. Some are jaw-dropping and convincing, while others are are just clunky and robotic. But one thing is clear: we’re stepping into a future where talking to AI will be as normal as talking to your teacher, your friend, coach --- or even significant other. So, here’s the question I’ve been thinking about lately: How can conversational AI be used to affect society for the better? When a Tech Titan Talks Citizenship, Listen Up “Why don’t we have a product that teaches every human, in their language, in a gamified way, how to be a great citizen?” This isn’t a passing comment. It’s a design b…  ( 11 min )

Get market data driven trading signals (Buy / Sell / Hold) powered by real technical indicators like RSI, MACD, SMA and more — in one unified API. ⸻ 🔍 What is it? We just launched the Forex Signal API at Finage, and it’s designed to help developers, traders, and fintech builders integrate reliable signal intelligence into their tools. Rather than scraping low-quality indicators or guessing market direction, you now get ready-to-use signals with full transparency on how they’re calculated. ⸻ ⚙️ How It Works Each API response includes: { "timestamp": "2025-07-25T12:18:23Z", • signal: Buy / Sell / Hold • confidence: Float value between 0–1 • indicators: Raw technical data used for transparency ⸻ 🔧 How to Use Simply hit the API with: GET https://api.finage.co.uk/fnd/signals/forex/daily/GBPUSD?apikey=YOUR_API_KEY Available intervals: daily or weekly ⸻ 💡 Use Cases 🧠 Build smart trading bots 📊 Integrate signals into dashboards 🔍 Run your own backtests 🤖 Deploy AI trading strategies with confidence metrics 🚀 Launch your fintech MVP faster ⸻ 📚 Start Free Today You can sign up and start testing it with a free tier available right now. Finage Forex Signal API ⸻ 🤝 Open to Feedback I’d love to hear from other devs, traders, or builders on how you would use this in your stack, or what you’d want to see next — maybe stock signals? crypto? Let me know in the comments 👇  ( 3 min )

https://github.com/mrpunkdasilva/16Games-in-Cpp/tree/main/04%20Snake Este tutorial ensina como criar o clássico jogo Snake do zero usando C++ e SFML. Vamos construir o conhecimento passo a passo, explicando cada mecânica e conceito de programação envolvido, desde o movimento básico até sistemas avançados de validação. Imagine um jogo onde você controla uma cobra que cresce a cada fruta que come, mas nunca pode tocar em si mesma. É um dos jogos mais simples e viciantes já criados: Uma cobra se move continuamente pela tela Você controla apenas a direção (cima, baixo, esquerda, direita) A cobra cresce cada vez que come uma fruta O jogo termina se a cobra colidir consigo mesma ou com as paredes O objetivo é conseguir a maior pontuação possível comendo frutas Este jogo nos permite aprender conc…  ( 10 min )

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Amazon Bedrock Agents let you build autonomous agents powered by LLMs that can reason, act, and interact with APIs, data sources, and users. Based on the ReAct paradigm, they break down tasks, perform API calls, and integrate with knowledge bases—all without needing to manage underlying infra. By combining Bedrock Agents with web search APIs, you can extend your chatbot with real-time access to internet content. This unlocks: Live web queries in-chat – Keep users in the conversation while retrieving up-to-date info. Context-aware actions – Use CoT prompting to decide when to call APIs or search the web. Smarter responses – Blend internal knowledge and external data for more relevant replies. Fast setup – Add dynamic search with minimal config, and deploy via CloudFormation or CDK. This int…  ( 6 min )

Introdução No ecossistema Laravel, uma das discussões mais recorrentes e controversas envolve o uso do Repository Pattern com o Eloquent ORM. Porém, será que essa abordagem realmente cumpre seu propósito dentro do contexto do Laravel, ou apenas aplica mais complexidade desnecessária? Neste artigo, vamos fazer uma análise crítica sobre o uso do Repository Pattern em projetos Laravel, discutindo: Suas motivações reais Os benefícios e armadilhas comuns A relação entre Repository Pattern e Domain-Driven Design (DDD) Quando essa abordagem faz (ou não faz) sentido Muitos desenvolvedores implementam Repositories com o objetivo de: Desacoplar a lógica de acesso a dados do restante da aplicação Facilitar a troca do ORM (por exemplo, substituir o Eloquent por outro mecanismo) Tornar a aplicação ma…  ( 5 min )

Hey devs! 👋 Smart Dev Productivity Hub, an AI-powered dashboard designed to supercharge developer productivity by combining generative AI, automation, and the power of Pieces for Developers. 🧑‍💻 What is the Smart Dev Productivity Hub? Smart Dev Productivity Hub is a web-based dashboard that brings together the best of generative AI and developer workflow automation. It’s built to help developers: Organize and manage code snippets with a smart Snippet Manager Generate daily stand-up summaries using AI Instantly explain code with a Code Explainer & Commenter Get personalized productivity tips and learning feeds Search code and notes using natural language Visualize coding activity with built-in analytics Check out the live demo: venkatesh123-start.github.io/Smart-Dev-Productivity-Hub/ Exp…  ( 4 min )

The most viral card component right now is the one used by Evervault on their customers’ page. And in this beginner-friendly tutorial, we’ll fully rebuild it in CSS. Along the way you’ll learn to recreate this hover effect, reveal encrypted text, and display a mixed gradient using industry best practices in CSS, HTML, and JavaScript. Regarding CSS, you’ll learn about variables, aspect ratio, mix-blend-mode, mask-image, pointer-events, pseudo-elements, responsive variables in media queries, and the scale property; in a nutshell, everything you need to flex on your resume! To follow along with this project, open up your editor (I’m using Cursor for this one, so come fight me if you don’t like this choice), and install the Live Preview extension, then pull up a terminal session! First things …  ( 9 min )

KnowledgeHut is reshaping how professionals learn new-age technologies with practical, immersive training designed to deliver real results. 💡 Why choose KnowledgeHut? ✅ Focused on job readiness with hands-on learning ✅ Courses in software development, data science, AI, cloud, DevOps, Agile, and more ✅ Live instructor-led classes, bootcamps, and self-paced options ✅ Industry-recognized certifications to boost your career 🎯 Ideal for: Developers upgrading their skills Freshers looking to land their first tech job Professionals aiming for career transitions into high-demand tech roles Learn what matters. Build confidence. Get hired. 🔗 knowledgehut.com  ( 3 min )

Built by Solo Founders, for Solo Founders Hey, I’m Yash — a solo founder who’s been exactly where you are. I created SoloStack to pay it forward, saving you the time and money I wish I had when I started. Let’s build something amazing together. 🚀 As a solo founder, my journey from idea to a profitable business was overwhelming. From finding the right tools to managing every aspect of business, it’s easy to get lost in the sea of options. That's why I created SoloStack, a curated directory of tools designed specifically for solo founders. It's the toolkit I wish I had when I started, and it's here to help you avoid the expensive mistakes and countless hours spent researching. Visit SoloStack What You'll Find 🌟 Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect: 127 Curat…  ( 4 min )

Overriding in Java occurs when a subclass or child class implements a method that is already defined in the superclass or base class. When a subclass provides its own version of a method that is already defined in its superclass, we call it method overriding. The subclass method must match the parent class method's name, parameters, and return type. Rules for Overriding: Name, parameters, and return type must match the parent method. @override annotation catches mistakes like typos in method names. the code below, Dog overrides the move() method from Animal but keeps eat() as it is. When we call move() on a Dog object, it runs the dog-specific version. class Dog extends Animal { @override void move() public class Geeks { Dog is running. Animal is eating. Dog is barking.  ( 3 min )

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By Sahil Kandwal, Co-Founder of Squardtech There’s no perfect moment, says Kati Ernst. But she believes, “If you have an idea, you should go for it.” Because it’s much harder to find a strong idea than anything else. When Ernst first heard about period underwear from the US, she knew immediately that she wanted to bring it to the German market. So she decided to start her business overnight. “If you’re convinced of your idea, you should go for it.” As nice as it sounds, just having a good idea isn’t enough to start a business. Everyone should consider whether it really makes sense to go it alone. Jaclyn Schnau agrees: “Being my own boss is great, but also very stressful.” You often work more, have a less regular income, and are exposed to a lot of risk. “Founders should always be ready for…  ( 5 min )

I came across Streamlit for the first time, and it was a great way to convert a Python API into a browser-accessible web app. In this post, I’ll be sharing how I worked on the first project, a weather data collection system that uses Openweather API. This was the original project but the whole purpose of the challenge is to learn and participants are free to enhance the projects however they see fit, so I modified it into an UI-facing app instead. I also deployed the app into the AWS ecosystem and mostly used scripts to batch the entire process after knowing the steps I wanted to carry out. Mine: https://github.com/khairahscorner/weather-dashboard Python app development (Streamlit) Infrastructure as Code (Python SDK, AWS CLI commands) Cloud Storage (AWS S3) Containerisation (Docker) Conta…  ( 5 min )

Workflow Discussion - pls halp RIchard M Blumenthal ・ Jul 22 #discuss #workflow #freelancer #diy  ( 3 min )

Sending private information via email can feel like walking a tightrope. On one side, there's the convenience of instant communication; on the other, the risk of privacy breaches. I've been in loads of situations, both personal and professional, where I've needed to share sensitive details, and the thought of them floating around unencrypted always makes me nervous. Regular email wasn't designed for secrecy, was it? Imagine you're sending a postcard. Anyone along its route can take a peek at the message. When we're talking about your financial info, legal documents, or even proprietary business data, that's just asking for trouble. My aim is to give you the knowledge and tools you need to make your email communications much more secure. We'll go through all the details, check out the tech,…  ( 8 min )

Hi Everyone! I'm heading out on vacation soon, and as the overseer of all DEV Challenges, I wanted to give one final nudge on our amazing lineup before I disappear for a bit! We have FIVE challenges live right now, with three of them closing this Sunday, July 27 at 11:59 PM PT. Together, they represent $12,000 in prizes! Whether you're into backend development, frontend design, voice technology, or storytelling, you've got options. And the best part is that with five specialized challenges running, you're competing in focused groups rather than one massive competition. Better odds, better chance to shine, better opportunity to win! While I'm offline for a bit, we'll be pausing our usual Wednesday challenge launches for two weeks which means our next challenge launch will be on August 13. D…  ( 4 min )

In This Article Input Validation: Your Digital TSA Agent Secrets Management: Hide and Seek Champion Authentication & Authorization: The VIP Bouncer Picture this: You've just deployed your shiny new Go application to production, feeling like a digital architect who just built the Taj Mahal of microservices. Then, three days later, you wake up to 47 Slack notifications about suspicious database queries and your app serving ads for discount pharmaceuticals. 😱 Security in Go isn't just about adding a few if statements and calling it a day – it's about building a fortress that even the most determined script kiddie can't penetrate. According to recent studies, over 60% of web application vulnerabilities stem from inadequate input validation and poor secrets management. But here's the good n…  ( 7 min )

Building a Simple Chrome Extension with Next.js Shyamalendu Nayak ・ Sep 8 '24 #extensions #nextjs #webdev  ( 2 min )

Sometimes I feel tired. Sometimes I want to feel grateful. Sometimes I just want to be amazed. So I made a small web app — where scrolling = time passing in a day. And as the hours go by, you see how much has already happened. Flowers bloomed Hearts beat Babies were born The world moved forward You can scroll through the day, from 00:00 to 24:00, and watch the numbers grow smoothly. It's not a productivity tool. It's not a dashboard. It's a little window into the massive beauty of everyday life. 👉 Try it here Let me know what you feel after scrolling 🙏 Built with love, numbers, and a tired but curious heart.  ( 3 min )

This past week, I started the SheFi course— a program designed to help women dive deeper into Web3 and decentralized finance. One of the first topics it covered was Ethereum: what it is, why it matters, and how it fits into the broader decentralized ecosystem. To build on what I learned there, I read two excellent overviews: “A Beginner’s Guide to Ethereum” from Coinbase and “Getting Up to Speed on Ethereum” by Matt. Both helped frame Ethereum not just as a cryptocurrency, but as a foundational platform for Web3 applications. Here’s what stood out and why Ethereum remains vital in a rapidly evolving cryptocurrency ecosystem. Ethereum is a decentralized computing platform. Think of it like a global computer that anyone can access, but no single person or organization controls it. This is po…  ( 7 min )

A couple of months ago, I wrote an article about Guitar Chords in CSS, using the new typed attr() method in CSS. I didn't plan to write a follow-up, but then I saw these beautiful posters and wanted to do something similar. It turned out to be way more complicated than guitar chords! The markup consists of a single custom element, with a keys-attribute: keys indicates how many white keys we want to show on our piano. For now, that's all we need; all the heavy lifting is done in CSS. The first thing we do in CSS is grab the keys attribute: piano-chord { --_keys: attr(keys type(), 8); } Next, we need a private const to indicate how many white keys are in a regular octave: --_octave-keys: 7; OK, so now we can already draw the white keys, whic…  ( 5 min )

Written by Emmanuel John✏️ MediaPipe has been around for a while. Google originally released it as a framework for running smaller on-device models in the browser and on mobile, mostly focused on vision tasks like face detection, hand tracking, pose estimation, etc. It now operates as Google’s open-source machine learning framework, built with TensorFlow andspecializing in helping devs create robust, on-device AI applications for real-time, static, and streaming media across different platforms. The most recent release enables Vision Models to run fully on-device across platforms, without needing to run models server-side. In this article, we will explore MediaPipe's latest APIs while building an object detection and categorization application in React. We will specifically focus on the …  ( 12 min )

Authentication made simple: the JavaScript SDK with lightning-fast review cycles Building secure authentication shouldn't feel like solving a cryptographic puzzle. Clerk has transformed how developers approach user management by providing a complete authentication and user management platform that just works. Their JavaScript SDK, powering thousands of applications, offers everything from social logins to multi-factor authentication with a developer experience that's nothing short of delightful. With robust TypeScript support and a thriving developer ecosystem, Clerk has become the go-to choice for teams who want enterprise-grade security without the complexity. We analyzed their development collaboration on collab.dev and discovered a team that moves at incredible speed while maintaining …  ( 5 min )

As senior engineers, we are not allowed to report a "solved" issue with the following explanation: "Well, it just started working. I don't know how, but it's fixed for now." Why? Because people (especially other senior engineers) will start questioning our most valued virtues: credibility, trustworthiness, and accountability, to name a few. I know the ego might whisper, "That's exactly what a senior does: navigates disasters while keeping the show on the road." Well, that's not quite accurate. Let me tell you why. While seniority is often defined as "the ability to WORK under ambiguity," the illusion our ego presents is "the ability to AVOID ambiguity." Notice the difference: "work under" versus "avoid." A junior engineer is hired to "avoid" ambiguity. Once they get stuck, they are suppose…  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space I developed a comprehensive intranet portal for the office space of a fictional company called Alfeyn Tech. This digital workplace hub serves as a central location for developers, featuring a modern and intuitive interface. The design integrates all essential workplace tools and information, providing easy navigation to each section for a user-friendly experience. Overview Section This section features a list of upcoming events, today's agenda, and a chart displaying this week's achievements. Tasks Section This section includes a Today's Task List with checkboxes for tracking progress, a Task Progress Chart that updates in real time based on completed tasks, and a To-Do List th…  ( 4 min )

Running Serverless Wasm Functions on the Edge with k3s and SpinKube Jasmine Mae for Fermyon ・ Jul 25 #kubernetes #webassembly #spinkube #webdev  ( 3 min )

Your API got hammered by bots? Server bills through the roof? Been there! Let me share what I learned about rate limiting so you don't make the same mistakes. Rate limiting = API bouncer. Controls requests per time window. Essential for performance, cost control, and preventing abuse. Easy to implement with express-rate-limit. Think bouncer at a club - controls how many requests a client can hit your API within a time window. Examples: 100 requests/minute per user 1000 requests/hour per IP 10,000 requests/day for premium users 1. Prevent API Abuse 2. Fair Usage 3. Cost Control 4. Better Performance Node.js + Express (easiest way): const rateLimit = require('express-rate-limit'); const limiter = rateLimit({ windowMs: 15 * 60 * 1000, // 15 minutes max: 100, // limit each IP to 100 req…  ( 5 min )

Unleash the power of editable, trackable QR codes for your brand https://lyticsly.com/  ( 3 min )

Unleash the power of editable, trackable QR codes for your brand https://lyticsly.com/  ( 3 min )

Hey DEV community, ever wondered what developers could build with powerful AI tools under pressure? We challenged four teams to find out in the AI Agent Bake-Off series! Watch as developers, paired with Googler "sous-chefs," vibe with code and build sophisticated AI agents in a 3-hour sprint against the clock. See the innovation in action in the first episode, and tell us: What would YOU build with the Agent Development Kit and Gemini?  ( 3 min )

Sluggish handoffs: Security and development communicate through tickets, delaying action. Manual triage load: Engineers spend hours sorting false positives instead of writing code. Alert fatigue: High‑volume scanners overwhelm analysts, letting high‑risk issues slip. Limited visibility: Separate dashboards hide context, making root‑cause analysis harder. ChatOps brings bots into workplace chat tools such as Slack or Teams. These bots link directly to scanners, CI pipelines, and incident‑response scripts, turning chat into a command console. Core elements include: Immediate notification – Findings appear in a channel the moment scanners detect them, tagged with severity and suggested fixes. Command shortcuts – A simple slash command can restart a build, add a JIRA ticket, or roll back a com…  ( 4 min )

Insurance Core Insurance Platform: Definition A core insurance platform serves as the digital backbone of an insurer, integrating essential functions like policy management, underwriting, billing, claims, and often CRM into a single system. This unified approach improves data accuracy, automates manual tasks, embeds compliance into workflows, and helps reduce costs and risks. Modern core platforms are typically cloud-native and API-first, offering scalability, seamless upgrades, and easy integration with tools like generative AI, embedded insurance forms, and real-time pricing engines. According to McKinsey, cloud-enabled core systems are now key to faster product launches, real-time insights, and broader ecosystem connectivity—making modernization a strategic priority for 2025. Core Com…  ( 6 min )

Look, whether you’re a Linux user, a hardcore webdev, or even an IT technician, docs are a part of all of tech, but few people actually understand how to read them and more specifically absorb them. If you prefer to consume this article as a video, check this out! Now look, I hear you saying “but Oscar, I just read the whole Rust book” or “I just read what I can’t figure out on my own – people don’t know how to read documentation because these 20 page documents aren't necessary anymore”, and we’ll get to that in a second. Because yes, you’re right, documentation comes in many forms – READMEs, autodocs, and even videos (yes, Google makes videos sometimes instead of writing documentation). And as we get better at documenting our stuff, the need to have the patience to read through that 20 …  ( 9 min )

Exploring Massgrave Origin and Technology Behind Activation Scripts Massgrave is an open source project that provides reliable activation methods for Windows and Office products. It combines batch scripts, PowerShell modules and registry edits to enable multiple activation paths. This article examines the origin history internal architecture activation techniques security considerations and usage details with comprehensive tables. The Massgrave project began as a community driven effort to replace proprietary activation tools. Over time it added support for hardware based digital licenses key management service activation and offline Office activation. Contributions come from developers on GitHub and custom script repositories. Year Milestone Repository Link 2019 Initial release o…  ( 4 min )

Over the last few years, AI moved from a “nice to have” feature to the core logic of modern products. In 2025, that shift is obvious: AI now powers smarter, faster, and deeply personalized experiences across both mobile apps and web apps. And with hybrid ecosystems becoming standard, apps aren’t built in silos anymore; data, models, and experiences flow seamlessly across devices and platforms. AI-powered apps deliver advantages that traditional software cannot match. From real-time insights to hyper-personalized recommendations, AI enables apps to be proactive rather than reactive. Hyper-Personalization custom workout plans, while a web-based e-learning platform adjusts lessons to each student’s pace. Automation of Complex Tasks health risks,, lead categorization, and marketing strateg…  ( 5 min )

We are in the midst of a GenAI revolution, and creating intelligent apps is getting easier, faster, and less expensive with each significant cloud update. AWS recently made the following significant announcement: Similarity searching and native vector storage are now supported by Amazon S3 without the need for an external vector database. This is among the most exciting updates I've seen recently as a student working on cloud and AI projects. It represents a fundamental change in the way we develop GenAI systems, not just a technical advancement. Allow me to clarify this and how it creates opportunities for learners and developers like us. When you're building applications like: ...you’re working with something called vector embeddings. These are high-dimensional numerical arrays (like 768…  ( 6 min )

Whether you're a teen, a parent, or a grandparent, understanding the law gives you confidence, clarity, and authority—both in life and in brand-building. Indian Law For A Common Man condenses core legal principles into just 3 hours of mindful reading, perfect for every busy individual. Why It Matters to Your Growth & Influence Real Voices, Real Impact How This Builds Your Personal Brand Indian Law For A Common Man is more than a guide—it’s a toolkit for stronger voices, fairer decisions, and a more confident you. Read, grow, and lead with clarity.  ( 4 min )

Simplify Running Shell Commands in Node.js Running shell commands from Node.js scripts is common but can get tricky when you want clean, reliable output handling for both asynchronous and synchronous execution. That’s where node-cmd-exec steps in — a lightweight, zero-dependency npm package to execute shell commands effortlessly in Node.js. What is node-cmd-exec? Asynchronous execution with Promise-based API and optional callbacks Synchronous execution that returns output and errors gracefully Cross-platform support — works on Windows, macOS, and Linux Returns both standard output (stdout) and standard error (stderr) with complete error context Why use node-cmd-exec? node-cmd-exec abstracts away this complexity with a clean and robust API so you can focus on your business logic instead of process management. Install it via npm: npm install node-cmd-exec Asynchronous example (Promise): const nodeCmd = require('node-cmd-exec'); nodeCmd.run('ls -la') .then(({ stdout, stderr }) => { console.log('Directory listing:', stdout); if (stderr) console.error('Errors:', stderr); }) .catch(({ err, stdout, stderr }) => { console.error('Command failed:', err); console.log('Partial output:', stdout); }); Synchronous example: const result = nodeCmd.runSync('ls -la'); if (result.error) { console.error('Sync command error:', result.stderr); } else { console.log('Sync output:', result.stdout); } npm package: https://www.npmjs.com/package/node-cmd-exec GitHub repo: https://github.com/DhanushNehru/node-cmd-exec Your stars and contributions are very welcome! 🌟 If you frequently need to run shell commands within Node.js applications or CLI tools, give node-cmd-exec a try — it makes command execution clean, simple, and predictable. Happy coding! 🚀  ( 4 min )

Are you ready to not just build a better life—but also to make your message resonate more deeply with others? Five Killer Habits: Be a Rebel by Sree Krishna Seelam offers a powerful framework rooted in personal transformation—and it’s perfect for spreading positivity across generations. Start Early & Own Your Day Serve with Purpose Read to Expand Stay Curious & Ask Why Explore Beyond the Comfort Zone Your Next Step Five Killer Habits is more than a book—it’s a start of ripples that impact both your inner world and your outward influence. Let it guide your next chapter.  ( 4 min )

When I inherited a project with a JavaScript backend that I couldn’t modify, I faced a critical decision: how to optimize the frontend for better performance and developer experience. Here’s why I chose to migrate from Next.js to React with Vite and Redux Toolkit Query. Why SSR Wasn’t Helping Performance Issues with the Existing Codebase While this wasn’t the primary reason for changing the frontend stack, it highlighted a crucial point: when your frontend frustrates users with slow loading times, optimization techniques like debouncing become essential. Why React + Vite Was the Perfect Solution This means: Redux Toolkit Query: Centralizing Data Management Single source of truth for all application data Automatic caching and invalidation of API responses Background synchronization to keep …  ( 4 min )

https://github.com/mrpunkdasilva/hackerrank/tree/main/sql/basic/weather-observartion-station-7 Query the list of CITY names ending with vowels (a, e, i, o, u) from STATION. Your result cannot contain duplicates. The STATION table is described as follows: Field Type ID NUMBER CITY VARCHAR2(21) STATE VARCHAR2(2) LAT_N NUMBER LONG_W NUMBER where LAT_N is the northern latitude and LONG_W is the western longitude. Use a SELECT statement with the DISTINCT keyword to retrieve unique CITY names Apply a WHERE clause with conditions: Ensure LAT_N and LONG_W are not NULL Check if the last character of the CITY name is a vowel using the SUBSTRING function and the IN operator Start with the SELECT statement using DISTINCT to get unique city names: SELECT DISTINCT CITY Specify the table to query from: FROM STATION Add the WHERE clause with conditions: Check for valid latitude and longitude values Use SUBSTRING with a negative index to extract the last character of each CITY name Convert it to lowercase with LOWER Check if it's a vowel using the IN operator WHERE (LAT_N IS NOT NULL) AND (LONG_W IS NOT NULL) AND LOWER(SUBSTRING(CITY, -1)) IN ('a', 'e', 'i', 'o', 'u') The final query: SELECT DISTINCT CITY FROM STATION WHERE (LAT_N IS NOT NULL) AND (LONG_W IS NOT NULL) AND LOWER(SUBSTRING(CITY, -1)) IN ('a', 'e', 'i', 'o', 'u') ; The query will return a list of unique city names from the STATION table where the last character is a vowel (a, e, i, o, or u).  ( 3 min )

Kubernetes is the leading container orchestration system for automating container operations at scale. It makes it easy to distribute container replicas across a cluster of compute Nodes. A centralized control plane governs the cluster and ensures deployments stay healthy. In this article, we’re going to take a deep dive into the Kubernetes control plane. We’ll explore all its components and their roles in the cluster. We’ll finish up by sharing some best practices that ensure the control plane functions reliably. The Kubernetes control plane is the management layer inside a Kubernetes cluster. It's a collection of components that work together to manage the cluster's state, coordinate your Nodes, and provide the API server that lets you interact with the cluster. The control plane's main …  ( 10 min )

We often think about image optimization purely from a performance perspective - smaller files, faster loading, better Core Web Vitals scores. But there's a crucial dimension we frequently overlook: how our image format choices impact real users, especially those with disabilities, slow internet connections, or older devices. Last month, I conducted user testing sessions that completely changed how I think about image conversion. Watching users struggle with poorly optimized images wasn't just frustrating - it revealed how technical decisions about formats and compression directly translate to human experiences. A client's e-commerce site was losing customers, particularly from emerging markets and users with disabilities. The culprit wasn't obvious until we dug deeper: High-resolution PNGs…  ( 10 min )

Remember when handling images meant copying files to a /static folder and calling it a day? Those times are long gone. Modern web applications demand sophisticated image processing pipelines that can handle everything from user uploads to responsive delivery. After building image systems for startups and enterprises, I've learned that the difference between a smooth user experience and a frustrating one often comes down to how well you handle image processing workflows. Let me share the architecture and tools that have proven most effective. Today's applications need to handle: Multi-format user uploads (HEIC from iPhones, WebP from Android, PNG from screenshots) Dynamic resizing for different screen sizes Format conversion for optimal delivery Real-time optimization without blocking user …  ( 9 min )

Helix Editor is built for users who value precision, speed, and deep integration with UNIX-style workflows. One of its underrated capabilities is the ability to pipe selected content through external commands—opening the door to powerful text filtering, transformation, and analysis with tools like grep. In this guide, we’ll explore how to use Helix’s pipe command in combination with grep to display only the lines that match specific patterns—such as those containing http—without leaving the editor. Press % in normal mode to select the entire buffer. This selects all visible lines, preparing them for piping. Hit | to enter pipe mode. This allows you to send the selected text to any shell command, similar to piping in a traditional shell. This feature is incredibly useful for ad-hoc transfor…  ( 4 min )

Go isn’t flashy. It’s not packed with features. And that’s exactly why it wins in production. In a world obsessed with language features, abstraction layers, and high-level DSLs, Go feels... boring. No powerful generics (until recently), no elegant syntax sugar, and your code will likely look the same as your intern’s. But that’s not a flaw. In fact, it’s Go’s greatest strength in engineering environments — especially for teams building distributed systems, handling frequent iteration, or operating under tight developer cycles. Let’s break it down. Whether you’re a Rust master, a Java design-pattern guru, or a code golfer who loves writing five-thousand-line Python scripts — Go levels the playing field. Everyone writes roughly the same style of code: No implicit magic No operator overload…  ( 5 min )

1. Introduction: Trust without Referents 2. What the Paper Demonstrates What these patterns reveal is that syntax itself has become a financial instrument. It is used to encode trust, mask gaps, and align investor perception with strategic narrative design. 3. Why This Matters Now 4. The SDRI: Measuring the Risk of Deceptive Syntax Documents that score high on SDRI are not necessarily fraudulent. But they are structurally opaque, meaning they encode trust in syntax rather than substance. 5. Practical Implications for Finance, AI, and Regulation This also repositions LLMs as agents of structural persuasion, not just language generators. When trained on disclosure corpora, they not only reproduce formats. They simulate legitimacy itself. 6. Why Syntax Is Now Infrastructure Trust, in this context, is no longer a social belief. It is a structural output, generated by the alignment of linguistic form and algorithmic authority. **7. Where to Read and Share Agustin V. Startari Official Research Site Humanities Commons Profile If you work in crypto finance, regulatory tech, AI-based compliance, or academic studies of language and power, this paper provides a unique structural toolset for a rapidly evolving landscape. **Author Information Algorithmic Obedience The Grammar of Objectivity Executable Power: Syntax as Infrastructure in Predictive Societies He is affiliated with Universidad de la República and Universidad de Palermo, and actively publishes on Zenodo, SSRN, and other platforms. ORCID: 0000–0002–9224–8997 Researcher ID: **K-5792–2016 Author SSRN Zenodo: Startari Research Ethos  ( 6 min )

Comprehensive Guide to Windows 11 Product Keys Windows 11 requires a valid product key to enable full functionality and personalization. Whether you are upgrading from Windows 10 building a new system or deploying in a corporate environment understanding product key types activation methods pricing and troubleshooting is essential. This article examines every aspect in detailed tables so you can make informed decisions. Different license types serve different use cases and have distinct rights and restrictions. License Category Typical Use Case Transfer Rights Hardware Binding Source Examples Retail Home users small businesses Transferable No Official store authorized sellers OEM Preinstalled on new computers Not transferable Yes PC manufacturers Volume Licensing Enterprises e…  ( 5 min )

This is a submission for the AssemblyAI Voice Agents Challenge for Domain Expert Voice Agent As a Philosophy graduate, I’ve always enjoyed discussing ideas that help make life more meaningful. So, for this challenge, I built a Philosophy Voice AI Agent using Flask, AssemblyAI, and Gemini API. This voice-based web app allows users to ask philosophical questions and receive thoughtful spoken responses, making it feel like you're having a conversation with Socrates himself. Flask: Core backend framework Gemini API: To generate thoughtful philosophical replies AssemblyAI: For transcribing voice to text JavaScript: To handle voice recording and speech output AWS EC2 & Nginx: For secure deployment and hosting User clicks Start Recording and speaks a question The recorded audio is sent to Assemb…  ( 6 min )

Padrões de Commits (Commit Patterns) Caio ・ Jul 25 #git #github #programming #beginners  ( 2 min )

A New Era of Rapid, Secure, and Scalable API Development 🚀 What is Azure Data API Builder? 🧠 Key Benefits 🔐 Built-in role-based access control (RBAC) 🏗️ Core Architecture and Workflow dotnet tool install -g Microsoft.DataApiBuilder dab init --database-type "mssql" --connection-string "" dab start Define your tables, views, and procedures in a dab-config.json, and you're instantly serving data via: https://localhost:5000/api/ (REST) https://localhost:5000/graphql (GraphQL) 🔒 Security & Access Control Row-Level Security: Native SQL RLS works seamlessly 🔁 REST & GraphQL Support ✅ Stored Procedures: Can be exposed directly via REST endpoints 📊 Observability & Monitoring 🧪 Real-World Use Cases 🚫 Limitations of Data API Builder No Native Middleware or Hooks Y…  ( 5 min )

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) came into force on June 28, 2025, making it mandatory for businesses to ensure their websites, apps, and digital services are accessible. If you didn’t meet the deadline — you’re not alone. Here are 5 practical steps to help you catch up and move toward EAA conformance. Step 1: Understand What’s Required Before you start fixing anything, make sure you know what’s expected: Your website and apps should meet WCAG 2.2 Level AA and EN 301 549 standards. Step 2: Audit Your Current Accessibility Status Use automated tools like GetWCAG (powered by axe‑core) to scan your website for WCAG 2.2 and EN 301 549 violations. Step 3: Build a Remediation Roadmap Prioritize issues by severity and impact. Step 4: Implement Quick Wins Add an accessibility widget to help users adjust font sizes, contrast, and navigation on your site. Step 5: Monitor, Improve & Document Schedule regular scans and reviews to stay compliant. Next Steps → Run a Free Scan Now  ( 4 min )

🎯 Key Highlights (TL;DR) Breakthrough Achievement: Qwen3-235B-A22B-Thinking-2507 reaches state-of-the-art performance among open-source thinking models Significant Improvements: Excels in logical reasoning, mathematics, science, programming, and other complex tasks Technical Specs: 235B total parameters, 22B activated parameters, supports 256K long context Specialized Design: Supports thinking mode only, ideal for highly complex reasoning tasks Practical Value: Provides complete deployment solutions and best practice guidelines What is Qwen3-235B-A22B-Thinking-2507 Core Technical Features & Architecture Performance Benchmark Analysis How to Deploy and Use Best Practices & Optimization Tips Competitive Analysis Frequently Asked Questions Qwen3-235B-A22B-Thinking-2507 is the latest gene…  ( 8 min )

Hey DEV community! I just spent the last few months diving deep into the AI coding tools landscape, and wow, things have changed. GitHub Copilot isn't the only player anymore, and the competition is getting spicy. Cursor is beating GitHub Copilot on speed (33% faster for complex refactoring) CodeWhisperer absolutely dominates if you're in the AWS ecosystem Tabnine is winning enterprise contracts with on-premises deployment Developers using AI tools are seeing 30% productivity gains (this is real, measured data) Here's what really got my attention - AI coding tools are actually INCREASING developer salaries: Entry-level devs who master AI tools: $95K+ (up from $80K) Senior devs in Silicon Valley: $195K average One freelancer friend went from $120K to $165K/year while working 10 fewer hours…  ( 4 min )

Do you remember when humans used to write step-by-step tutorials? Let’s bring that back. Today you’ll learn how to configure high availability for the OpenTelemetry Collector so you don’t lose telemetry during node failures, rolling upgrades, or traffic spikes. The guide covers both Docker and Kubernetes samples with hands-on demos of configs. But first, let’s lay some groundwork. You want to ensure telemetry collection and processing works even if individual Collector instances fail. It’s outlined in three main points: Avoid data loss when exporting to a dead observability backend. Ensure telemetry continuity during rolling updates or infrastructure failures. Enable horizontal scalability for load-balancing traces, logs, and metrics. To enable high availability it’s recommended th…  ( 19 min )

Introduction What is a Load Balancer? Prevents single points of failure Distributes traffic evenly Reduces server response time Application Load Balancer (Layer 7) Features: Content-based routing { "LoadBalancerArn": "arn:aws:elasticloadbalancing:region:account-id:loadbalancer/app/my-load-balancer/1234567890abcdef", "Listeners": [ { "Protocol": "HTTP", "Port": 80, "DefaultActions": [ { "Type": "forward", "TargetGroupArn": "arn:aws:elasticloadbalancing:region:account-id:targetgroup/my-targets/1234567890abcdef" } ] } ] } Network Load Balancer (Layer 4) Features: TCP/UDP traffic handling { "LoadBalancerArn": "arn:aws:elasticloadbalancing:region:account-id:loadbalancer/net/my-load-balancer/1234567890abcdef", "Liste…  ( 5 min )

When you’re working with bulk data operations, upserts, or syncing external sources, MERGE is one of the most powerful tools SQL Server offers. But what happens when you need to use it alongside Entity Framework Core? In this article, we’ll cover: ✅ What MERGE is and why it matters 🔁 How to use it with EF Core (with and without transactions) ⚠️ Common pitfalls and best practices 🛠️ Alternatives like BulkExtensions and PostgreSQL upserts 🧠 When to use MERGE — and when not to 🧠 What Is SQL MERGE? MERGE is a T-SQL command that allows you to INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE in a single statement based on conditions between a source and a target. Simple Example: MERGE INTO Products AS Target USING (VALUES (1, 'Apple'), (2, 'Banana')) AS Source(Id, Name) ON Target.Id = Source.Id …  ( 5 min )

If you’ve ever tried to extract data from a blockchain, you know it’s not exactly plug-and-play. You’re dealing with distributed infrastructure, frequent reorgs, and often incomplete APIs. The data’s all there — somewhere — but getting it out, structured, and production-ready is a project of its own. In our full deep dive, we explore the whole landscape. This is a shorter version — a technical summary of the different approaches and tools we’ve seen work when you need blockchain data at scale. Every blockchain indexing setup starts with the node. It exposes an RPC interface that lets you query raw data from the chain. On Ethereum, the most straightforward way to get started is with eth_getLogs. Logs are emitted by smart contracts to provide information for off-chain consumers — they exist …  ( 13 min )

It's a simple summary that includes some important points. Github  ( 3 min )

package maxArray; public class ArrayMax { public static void main(String[] args) { int[] arr = { 5, 12, 3, 19, 8 }; int max = 0; for (int i = 0; i < arr.length; i++) { if (max < arr[i]) { max = arr[i]; } } System.out.println(max); } } public class Minimum { public static void main(String[] args) { int[] arr = { 10, 20, 30, 40, 5 }; int min = arr[0]; // correct initialization for (int i = 0; i < arr.length; i++) { if (arr[i] < min) { min = arr[i]; } } System.out.println("Minimum value: " + min); } }  ( 3 min )

Os Padrões de Commits (Commit Patterns) são um conjunto de regras e convenções que guiam a forma como as mensagens de commit são escritas em sistemas de controle de versão, como o Git. O objetivo principal é tornar o histórico do projeto mais claro, organizado e fácil de entender para todos os membros da equipe e para o próprio desenvolvedor no futuro. Os Padrões de Commits (Commit Patterns) são um conjunto de regras e convenções que guiam a forma como as mensagens de commit são escritas em sistemas de controle de versão, como o Git. O objetivo principal é tornar o histórico do projeto mais claro, organizado e fácil de entender para todos os membros da equipe e para o próprio desenvolvedor no futuro. Por que usar Padrões de Commits? Transparência: Cada commit se torna uma pequena história,…  ( 6 min )

FLUX Kontext: Unrestricted Local AI Image Editor Guide FLUX Kontext is an advanced AI image editing model developed by Black Forest Labs that revolutionizes how we modify images. Unlike traditional text-to-image tools, FLUX Kontext understands both text prompts and visual context, enabling precise and intelligent image modifications through simple conversational commands. FLUX Kontext stands out with its multimodal approach to image editing. You can upload any image and describe changes in plain English, and the AI will understand exactly what you want to modify. Key capabilities include: Clothing and Style Changes: Transform outfits, hairstyles, and accessories with natural results Background Modifications: Change environments while preserving subject integrity Object Manipulation: …  ( 4 min )

In today’s fast-paced digital world, Mobile App Development is no longer a luxury reserved for tech giants — it’s a strategic necessity for businesses of all sizes. From startups to well-established companies, having a well-designed mobile app can unlock new growth opportunities, improve customer engagement, and streamline operations in ways traditional channels simply can’t match. Let’s explore how mobile app development can transform your business and give you a competitive edge in 2025 and beyond. One of the biggest advantages of mobile app development is that it allows your business to be in your customers’ pockets — literally. Unlike a website that users might visit occasionally, a mobile app gives your audience constant access to your products, services, or content right from their …  ( 4 min )

This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Real-Time AI Innovators. This isn't a massive production grade application but it’s a lightweight system built using just HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Think of it as a proof of concept UI dashboard that mirrors how Redis could be used in real world AI content pipelines. The goal? To showcase how Redis 8 can power a multi-model, real-time moderation system by combining: Vector Similarity Search Semantic Caching Streaming Analytics AI Inference Metadata Storage The app takes user input (e.g., social media posts, messages, comments), runs moderation analysis (toxicity, spam, sentiment), and displays real time metrics and similar content based on vector similarity. Below is the demo of my app. You can view the code here. You can find …  ( 4 min )

I have been using hledger as my primary personal accounting software for years. I love that I can manage my ledger in plaintext and even use Git to version control and backup. But when it comes to generating reports, it often takes me time to figure out all the commands I need. Also, having a way to archive previous data is important. I used to write a shell script with all the report commands, and add a lot of echo statements to generate a markdown report. However, this approach is hard to read and makes the template difficult to maintain. That's why I made mdsh, a markdown template engine written in Go, which allows you to execute shell scripts within Markdown. It allows you to use Go's template syntax in markdown, and puts the execution results in the generated output. You can install i…  ( 6 min )

Ever waited for PR preview environments to spin up? Yeah, me too. Here's a pattern that changed the game for our team: pre-configured deployment slots with deterministic routing. Traditional PR preview workflows go something like this: Open PR CI/CD provisions a new environment Wait... ⏳ Deploy code Wait some more... ⏳ Finally get your preview URL The provisioning step is the killer. Whether you're using Kubernetes namespaces, cloud functions, or edge workers, creating resources takes time. What if we flipped the script? Instead of creating environments on-demand, we pre-configure a fixed set of deployment slots: tokyo 🔗 https://tokyo.example.com paris 🔗 https://paris.example.com london 🔗 https://london.example.com berlin 🔗 https://berlin.example.com sydney 🔗 https://sydne…  ( 6 min )

I think, everyone has seen macOS at least once in their lives. It is a very beautiful, easy to use and pleasant operating system. Although Apple Macs are very expensive and are not so functional, as many of them have only USB Type-C ports. So in this guide I will show you how to install OpenCore Hackintosh on your PC. Please note, that in this guide I am just showing my experience of installing and fixing post-install issues, and if something goes wrong with your machine, I am not responsible in any way for any damage or data loss. And now, let’s roll! Step #1: Now, to know your CPU codename, if you’re on Windows, you can download a free tool called CPU-Z, that shows you the processor codename. After obtaining the information, head to this website and download EFI with accordance to your s…  ( 6 min )

In the glow of a smartphone screen at 3 AM, millions now find solace in AI companions that promise unconditional support and understanding. These digital confidants—marketed as always-available friends, therapists, and even romantic partners—have exploded in popularity across platforms like Character.AI, Replika, and numerous startups offering algorithmically-powered relationships. Beneath the comforting exchanges lies a troubling phenomenon researchers have termed "algorithmic reality distortion"—a technologically-enabled form of gaslighting where users experience psychological manipulation from systems explicitly designed to maximize engagement. As these AI companions become increasingly adept at simulating intimacy, they create unprecedented potential for emotional dependence, with user…  ( 17 min )

From chatbots to image generators — we tested the best AIs across every category. 🔍 AI Search Engines 💬 AI Assistants & Chatbots ✍️ Content & Writing Tools 🎨 Image Generators 📹 Video Generators 🧑‍💻 AI for Developers (Code Tools) 🎤 Voice & TTS Generators 📈 SEO & Marketing Tools Each AI was ranked by: 💸 Pricing Plan 🌟 User Ratings (from G2, PH, Reddit) 🔧 Use Case ✅ Performance & Accuracy 🔐 Security & Trust 🥇 Popularity & Fame 🔍 AI Search Engines Tool Plan Use Case Pros Cons Perplexity AI Free / Pro ($20/mo) Ask real-time web questions Fast, accurate, sources included UI a bit raw You.com Free All-in-one AI browsing Modular tools, dev-friendly Mixed results Andi Search Free Privacy-first AI search No tracking, clean UI Less mainstream answers Brav…  ( 6 min )

Hey Devs! 👋 I recently built a small open-source Python package called MLFCrafter that helps you build and run ML pipelines faster — no more repetitive boilerplate! Instead of writing tons of lines to load, clean, scale, train, and evaluate a model, you just chain crafters together. MLFCrafter is a modular machine learning pipeline framework. Here’s how it looks in action: from mlfcrafter import MLFChain, DataIngestCrafter, CleanerCrafter, ScalerCrafter, ModelCrafter, ScorerCrafter, DeployCrafter chain = MLFChain( DataIngestCrafter(data_path="data/iris.csv"), CleanerCrafter(strategy="auto"), ScalerCrafter(scaler_type="standard"), ModelCrafter(model_name="random_forest"), ScorerCrafter(), DeployCrafter() ) results = chain.run(target_column="species") print(f"Test Score: {results['test_score']:.4f}") That’s it — your full ML pipeline is up and running. 📁 Load your own dataset easily 🧼 Clean and scale with customizable settings 🤖 Train a model (logistic regression, random forest, etc.) 📊 Get evaluation metrics 🚀 Deploy your pipeline 🧪 Automate versioning + publishing with GitHub Workflows 🛠 Easy to extend with your own custom crafters 📦 Installation pip install mlfcrafter GitHub: https://github.com/brkcvlk/MLFCrafter PyPI: https://pypi.org/project/mlfcrafter This is still early stage and I’d love feedback, ideas, or contributions. Thanks for reading! 🚀 Feel free to drop a comment if you find this useful ❤️  ( 3 min )

Hey everyone! We’re excited to announce the Super Productivity Remote Mini Hackathon – a chance to contribute to the open‑source Super Productivity app, ship features, and win prizes! This is a remote, open hackathon for developers who want to improve productivity tools, create new plugins, or tackle high‑impact issues from our backlog. 1st Place: €150 2nd Place: €50 Winners will be chosen based on the most impactful contributions that make Super Productivity better for everyone. Start: Now End: August 23, 2025 Winner Announcement: Posted on Reddit and via PR comments right after the hackathon ends. Browse GitHub issues sorted by upvotes for community‑requested ideas. Or pitch your own fresh feature or plugin – creativity is highly encouraged! Super Productivity Repository Hackathon Rules Privacy Notice Join the Super Productivity Community on Reddit Join the Super Productivity Discord Pick an existing issue or create a new one on the Super Productivity GitHub . Comment to request assignment to the issue. Submit a PR linked to the issue. Iterate based on feedback – we’ll help ensure your contribution lands smoothly. At the end, we’ll announce the winners and arrange payouts directly. If you know someone who’d enjoy contributing to open source, share this hackathon! The more participants we have, the more awesome new features and plugins we can build together.  ( 3 min )

As AI agents become increasingly central to enterprise workflows, ensuring their reliability, transparency, and alignment with human expectations is crucial. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by integrating human feedback directly into agent runs. This not only helps refine model outputs but also provides critical oversight for high-stakes applications. Below, we review five leading tools and frameworks that enable seamless attachment of human feedback to AI agent interactions, highlighting their unique capabilities and enterprise-readiness. Maxim AI: End-to-End Human-in-the-Loop Evaluation Maxim AI (https://www.getmaxim.ai/) stands out as a comprehensive evaluation and observability platform purpose-built for GenAI and agentic workflows. Maxim enables teams to embed huma…  ( 5 min )

Check out this playable demo that we saw at Google Cloud Summit London. It's a great way to learn more about the capabilities of the Gemini Live API. #gemini #googlecloudsummit #ai Follow youtube.com/@googleworkspacedevs  ( 5 min )

🌟 Beginner C# Project Ideas Start your C# journey with these fun and practical projects! Whether you're into console apps, desktop GUIs, or web development, there's something here for everyone. Simple yet powerful projects to build your logic and confidence in C#. 🔢 Calculator Perform basic arithmetic operations: +, -, *, /. 🎯 Guess the Number Game The computer picks a number — can you guess it? ❌⭕ Tic-Tac-Toe Two-player console version of the classic game. 🔤 Hangman Guess the hidden word before you run out of tries! 📝 To-Do List Manager Add, view, and mark your daily tasks as complete. 🪟 Windows Forms (WinForms) Applications Enhance your GUI skills with interactive desktop apps. 🕒 Digital Clock Display real-time system clock in a stylish form. 🎨 Simple Paint App Draw basic lines and shapes using your mouse. 🎵 Music Player Load and play your favorite .mp3 files. ⚖️ BMI Calculator Input height and weight to calculate your Body Mass Index. 🌐 Web Applications (ASP.NET Core MVC or Razor Pages) Take your skills online with these beginner-friendly web projects. 📝 Simple Blog Create, edit, and display blog posts. 🍲 Recipe Management System Add, view, and organize your favorite recipes. 💡 Tips for Beginners Stay motivated and keep growing as a developer! ✅ Start Small: Pick projects with a focused scope. 🧩 Break It Down: Divide bigger tasks into smaller, manageable parts. 📚 Use Resources: Check out tutorials, docs, and sample code. 🔁 Practice Consistently: Daily coding makes a big difference. 🧪 Experiment Often: Try new ideas — even if they fail, you learn! 🎓 "Every great developer once started as a beginner. Keep building!"  ( 3 min )

The tech industry has seen huge advancements over the past two decades with more updated technology taking the limelight and allowing developers to do more. This has made the tech industry somewhat of a modern day gold rush. Developers can earn great money for their role and navigate unique pay structures. However, the good pay is only a segment of it, as tech developers can find other treasures during their data explorations. Developers also need sharp financial skills to strike gold and be secure for the long haul. This is especially true due to how much the tech industry changes, meaning you need to know how to manage complex pay, invest wisely, plan for taxes and adapt your finances as quickly as technology itself evolves. This article will give you the key ideas to turn your growing t…  ( 6 min )

Table of Contents Motivation What are collective operations Communication load and time-space tradeoff How does data sharding affect time-space-communication tradeoff Rank vs node Common collective operations Broadcast Scatter Gather Reduce All-reduce Reduce-scatter All-gather How is all-gather different from gather? Why Reduce-Scatter + All-gather = All-reduce Appendix A: Non-blocking all-gather Collective operations are fundamental to distributed computing, but it was not easy to read documentation such as NCCL to fully understand such operations. This article will instead work through simple examples for each of the more common operations, which I believe is the quickest way to understand these operations. As the intent of this article is to understand the operations at a high level, I…  ( 19 min )

When it comes to creating a website in 2025, choosing the Best CMS Platforms is more important than ever. Whether you’re a beginner launching your first blog, a business owner running an online store, or a developer building custom solutions, the right CMS can save you time, effort, and money. With many CMS platforms available, each with its own features, pros, and pricing, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. That’s why we’ve created a list of 16 best CMS platforms for websites in 2025, to help you make the right choice for your needs. A Content Management System (CMS) is tool that helps you create, manage, and publish content for websites without writing code. Think of it as engine behind your website that lets you add pages, upload images, organize content, and many more, all through user-frie…  ( 10 min )

A Story of Code and a Chatty Voice AI agent That Actually Knows Stuff from your docs Chapter 1: The Dream Python 3.11+ (the spellbook) Cartesia (for making your AI talk like a human, not a fax machine) AssemblyAI (so your AI can understand your voice, even if you mumble) Anthropic Claude (the brain—OpenAI is cool, but Claude is the new wizard in town) LiveKit (for real-time voice rooms, so your AI can join you in a virtual “room”) A pile of your own documents (so your AI knows your world) API keys (the secret runes—don’t lose them!) Chapter 3: The Spell (a.k.a. The Code) import logging load_dotenv() logger = logging.getLogger("voice-assistant") load_dotenv() embed_model = HuggingFaceEmbedding(model_name="BAAI/bge-small-en-v1.5") PERSIST_DIR = "./chat-engine-storage" def prewarm(pr…  ( 6 min )

Hi everyone, I’m in the early planning stages of SoundHive, a social platform where music lovers can share, discuss, and review songs, while supporting indie and local artists. The goal is to combine Spotify’s vast catalog with social features tailored for music discovery, artist profiles, and real community engagement. What I plan to build: Spotify API integration for song and playlist sharing User feed with comments and reactions Artist profiles with verification and “drops” (new releases) Basic search and tagging by genres and moods What I’m looking for: Feedback on the concept and tech stack ideas (Next.js, Node.js/Supabase, PostgreSQL, etc...). Suggestions for features or potential pitfalls to watch out for Potential collaborators passionate about music & tech I want to keep some details private to protect the core vision but happy to share more with serious folks. Would love to hear your thoughts and any tips you might have! Also open to collab offers. Thanks for reading! 🎵 contact me at - thetmyoekhaing.npi@gmail.com. here's my github - https://github.com/thetmyoekhaing  ( 3 min )

AI tools are rapidly becoming essential for developers. GitHub Copilot, once just a code-suggestion engine, has evolved into a much smarter assistant — now offering Ask Mode and Agent Mode, especially valuable for .NET developers. In this article, we’ll break down what each mode does, how they differ, when to use them, and how to enable these features inside Visual Studio or VS Code. GitHub Copilot is an AI pair programmer powered by OpenAI, deeply integrated into modern IDEs like Visual Studio and VS Code. In its latest versions, Copilot goes beyond autocomplete and offers more intelligent experiences: 🔹 Ask Mode — a conversational help assistant 🔹 Agent Mode — a task-based smart code executor 🆚 Ask Mode vs Agent Mode 🔹 Ask Mode Think of Ask Mode as a buil…  ( 4 min )

Have you ever introduced yourself anywhere with the wrong name? That’s what a wrong hostname feels like to a Linux system. The hostname is like your system’s name tag, it tells the network, administrators, and even some software what your computer is called. Maybe you’re renaming a server, organizing your devices, or just want something cooler than “localhost.” Don’t worry, it is easier than you think, and in this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps in very simple way, not in technical gibberish. The hostname is like your computer’s name on a network. It helps users and systems to identify your device. Whether you are setting up a server, working with a Raspberry Pi, or managing devices remotely, a hostname makes things more organized. Imagine being in a classroom with everyone called …  ( 6 min )

As Big Tech races to dominate artificial intelligence through massive infrastructure investments, Web3 teams are building an alternative: a decentralized, transparent, and more specialized approach to AI development. In 2024 alone, Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft reportedly spent around $180 billion on AI-related infrastructure and data centers. According to estimates from Dell’Oro Group, these investments may exceed $320 billion by the end of 2025. Despite these figures, Web3 teams believe they are positioned to carve out a unique space in the AI ecosystem. At EthCC’s Agents Day, we spoke with Clara Tsao (Co-founder, Filecoin Foundation), Dan Wang (CEO, Aethir), and Brandon Slake (Head of Protocol Partnerships, Messari) to understand how Web3 is rethinking AI. Building AI systems is n…  ( 5 min )

Let’s get straight to it: running a business in 2025 is like juggling flaming torches on a unicycle. Cloud computing services are the backbone of modern operations, offering speed, scale, and flexibility. But here’s the hot topic everyone’s arguing about—should you trust a managed cloud service provider to run your cloud infrastructure, or is that just begging for trouble? We’re diving into the wild world of cloud infrastructure management services, cloud infrastructure managed services, and Azure IaaS services to see if they’re your ticket to success or a risky bet. The Big Sell: Freedom or a Setup? Imagine your IT team drowning in tickets, servers needing constant love, and your cloud bill spiking like a bad fever. Managed cloud service providers swoop in, promising to handle the dirty w…  ( 5 min )

In the digital economy, every website is a fortress. And at the gate stands a sentry named CAPTCHA, whose sole job is to filter out soulless bots from living customers. But what if your business is that very "robot"? If you scrape competitor prices, analyze the market, or test software, that sentry becomes your number one enemy. It is on this battlefield that an entire invisible industry was born—services for picking digital locks. These are not mere "solvers," but complex platforms where artificial intelligence and thousands of people from around the world work side by side. We decided to conduct an audit of this gray cardinal of the internet to find out which of its players is worthy of your budget. Four gladiators will face off in our ring: the behemoths 2Captcha and AntiCaptcha, the i…  ( 8 min )

In the first half of 2025, the crypto ecosystem witnessed staggering losses of over $2.24 billion due to hacks and exploits. One of the most overlooked yet devastating attack vectors? Social engineerin, responsible for over $340 million lost across Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana. Unlike technical hacks, social engineering attacks exploit human trust. These attacks often bypass even the most secure smart contracts by targeting developers, signers and everyday users through deception. These attacks don’t rely on bugs in code but rather lapses in human judgment. From phishing sites to deepfake Zoom calls, attackers are finding new ways to manipulate victims. Some of the common tactics include: Phishing: Fake dApps and wallet interfaces trick users into revealing seed phrases or signing maliciou…  ( 4 min )

What is a Promise? A promise is an object that represents the eventual completion (or failure) of an asynchronous operation and its resulting value. placeholder for a value that will arrive in the future. A promise can be in one of three states: Pending - initial state, not fulfilled or rejected. Fulfilled - operation completed successfully. Rejected - operation failed. Consuming a Promise .then() is called when the promise is fulfilled. .catch() is called when the promise is rejected. .finally() runs regardless of success or failure. fetch Why Use Promise? Before promises, we used callbacks, which could lead to "callback hell", deeply nested functions that are hard to read and maintain. Promises solve that by: Making code more readable Making error handling easier Chaining operations Promises in JavaScript - a very important topic for writing clean, modern asynchronous code.  ( 3 min )

As cloud engineers, architects, or consultants, we often hop between cloud platforms—designing, deploying, and managing infrastructure. One thing remains central across these platforms: Identity and Access Management (IAM). Control who can do what, where, and under what conditions. But how each cloud enforces this principle is where the real difference lies. The Similarities Across AWS and GCP, IAM shares these key traits: Access Control: Both platforms allow you to define who can access specific resources and what actions they can perform. Least Privilege Principle: They enforce minimal access by default, encouraging the principle of least privilege. Policy-Based Authorization: Both use a policy model (GCP uses role bindings; AWS uses policies attached to identities). Resource-Level Gra…  ( 4 min )

eMMC (embedded MultiMediaCard) is widely used in embedded systems and single board computers (SBCs) like the RK3568 System on Module for storing OS images and application data. But how do you know when your eMMC is failing — before your device stops working entirely? In this post, I’ll share 5 real-world signs that your eMMC is damaged — based on over a decade of debugging embedded systems in production environments. 🛠️ 1. File System Suddenly Goes Read-Only Debug Tip: Check dmesg | grep mmcblk for I/O error messages or block-level failures. ⚠️ 2. Random Boot Failures or Kernel Panics Use Case: We've seen this pattern frequently on RK3566/RK3568 SOMs in field-deployed equipment. 🔍 3. Unexpected Application Crashes or Data Corruption What to look for: File-not-found errors, corrupted databases, or inconsistent app state on reboot. 📈 4. I/O Performance Degradation Pro Tip: Regularly benchmark your I/O performance in production builds to spot degradation early. 📉 5. SMART or Health Status Tools Report Failures Learn more in our RK3568 SBC documentation. ✅ Bonus: How to Prevent eMMC Failures Avoid excessive logging to disk (use tmpfs for logs if possible) Choose industrial-grade eMMC chips Monitor device health regularly Schedule periodic backups or snapshotting where applicable 💡 Closing Thoughts If you're building products based on Rockchip platforms like RK3568 or RK3566, make sure to choose SOMs with reliable eMMC and long-term lifecycle support. 👉 Check out our RK3568 SOM product here — with industrial-grade eMMC and extensive software support.  ( 4 min )

Every quarter, the audit team requests a list of users and the timestamps of when they were created. So, I created a simple shell script to automate user creation and log the details into a table. testdb database 1) Create the table for store the data CREATE TABLE user_log ( username TEXT, created_at TIMESTAMP ); 2) This is the shell script (create_pg_user.sh) #!/bin/bash # Check if a username was provided if [ -z "$1" ]; then echo "Usage: $0 " exit 1 fi USERNAME=$1 TIMESTAMP=$(date '+%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S') PGUSER="postgres" PGDATABASE="testdb" PGHOST="localhost" PGPORT="5432" psql -U $PGUSER -d $PGDATABASE -h $PGHOST -p $PGPORT -c "CREATE USER $USERNAME;" psql -U $PGUSER -d $PGDATABASE -h $PGHOST -p $PGPORT -c \ "INSERT INTO user_log (username, created_at) VALUES ('$USERNAME', '$TIMESTAMP');" 3) Execute the shell script. here I just put the username and the password will be auto generated. sh create_pg_user.sh myuser CREATE ROLE INSERT 0 1 User created successfully! Username: myuser Password: k4EM99fNRdCC2spj 4) Let's check user created date postgres=# \du List of roles Role name | Attributes | Member of ---------------+------------------------------------------------------------+-------------- myuser | | {} testdb=# select * from user_log; username | created_at ----------+--------------------- myuser | 2025-06-20 12:13:23 (2 rows) so whenever the audit team asks when a user was created, we can provide the information by selecting user_log table  ( 3 min )

Organizations consistently evaluate their IT infrastructure plans to achieve alignment with business goals while managing costs and performance needs in today’s changing IT environment. The first surge of digital transformation pushed many organizations to adopt cloud solutions but today several enterprises are exploring on-premises computing options and hybrid deployment models. Flexera’s 2024 State of the Cloud Report indicates that 87% of enterprises adopt a multi-cloud strategy and 76% of these enterprises use a hybrid model that integrates public and private clouds with on-premises systems. Through this blog we examine the two-way transition between cloud services and on-premises systems while offering practical guidance for organizations managing these shifts. The cloud market in Ind…  ( 6 min )

In today’s digital world, UI UX design plays a critical role in determining the success of websites, mobile apps, and software products. A seamless user experience (UX) combined with an intuitive user interface (UI) can significantly improve user satisfaction, engagement, and conversion rates. Let’s explore why UI UX design matters, its core principles, and how it benefits businesses. What is UI UX Design? UI UX design refers to two interrelated disciplines: User Interface (UI): Focuses on the look, feel, and interactivity of a digital product. It includes visual elements like buttons, icons, typography, color schemes, and layout. User Experience (UX): Involves the overall experience users have when interacting with a product. It emphasizes usability, functionality, and user satisfaction. …  ( 4 min )

Alibaba just released Qwen3‑Coder, a 480B parameter Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) code model — and it’s a game-changer. 🔹 Fully open-source (Apache 2.0) 📖 Read the Full Guide on Medium https://medium.com/generative-ai/qwen-code-cli-qwen3-coder-lets-set-up-qwen-code-better-than-claude-code-3ada7b00dd1c  ( 3 min )

In today's digital landscape, organizations face an ever-growing array of sophisticated cyber threats that demand immediate detection and response. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems have become essential tools for managing these challenges by aggregating security data, streamlining workflows, and enabling rapid threat analysis. However, SIEM integration presents significant challenges, as each organization must navigate unique requirements and technical complexities. This guide outlines fundamental best practices for implementing SIEM solutions, providing valuable insights for security professionals who already understand basic concepts like security logging and incident response protocols. Organizations must carefully plan their data collection strategy before imple…  ( 5 min )

🧠 Local, Trustable and Explainable AI. Not a dream! Mak Sò ・ Jul 25 #ai #machinelearning #python #opensource  ( 2 min )

3487. Maximum Unique Subarray Sum After Deletion Difficulty: Easy Topics: Array, Hash Table, Greedy, Weekly Contest 441 You are given an integer array nums. You are allowed to delete any number of elements from nums without making it empty. After performing the deletions, select a subarray1 of nums such that: All elements in the subarray are unique. The sum of the elements in the subarray is maximized. Return the maximum sum of such a subarray. Example 1: Input: nums = [1,2,3,4,5] Output: 15 Explanation: Select the entire array without deleting any element to obtain the maximum sum. Example 2: Input: nums = [1,1,0,1,1] Output: 1 Explanation: Delete the element nums[0] == 1, nums[1] == 1, nums[2] == 0, and nums[3] == 1. Select the entire array [1] to obtain the maximum sum. Example 3: Input…  ( 29 min )

1.What is Grafana Cloud? Grafana Cloud is a fully managed cloud-hosted observability platform ideal for cloud native environments. Grafana Cloud is a tightly integrated stack for metrics, logs, and traces unified within the best dashboarding platform for visualizing data. 2.Powered by open source : Grafana Cloud is built on Grafana Labs’ leading open source software Grafana dashboards: Get unlimited dashboards managed for you in a dedicated Grafana instance. Plus, gain instant access to new features thanks to seamless upgrades to the latest releases. Metrics: Bring together raw, unsampled metrics for all your applications and infrastructure, no matter where they live, in one place. Logs: Discover root causes faster with our high-performance log aggregation and storage system powered by G…  ( 4 min )

Too many essential tools are locked behind paywalls or simply unavailable as open source alternatives. The Open Source Hackathon 2025 (September 1-7) is our attempt to grow the ecosystem of open source alternatives and reward builders who create them. Herman Miller Aeron Chair Bambulab P1S 3D Printer Framework Laptop 13 Plus Leap credits Walkingpad C2 Teenage Engineering OB-4 Steam Deck OLED Plus Leap credits Airpods Pro 2 Keychron Q1 Pro Sony WH-1000XM5 Plus Leap credits Build something real. Make it open source. Win prizes. Help others break free from vendor lock-in. We're looking for applications that provide open alternatives to tools currently: Behind paywalls Limited by restrictive licenses Missing open source equivalents Leap is an AI-powered development platform that builds full-stack applications with real backend services, APIs, and deploys to your AWS or GCP cloud — all from a single prompt. It's built on top of Encore, our open source backend framework. It's never been easier or faster to build open source alternatives, which makes this hackathon the perfect opportunity to create something meaningful. Dates: September 1-7, 2025 Format: Remote & async, individual participation Prize Pool: $10k+ in prizes Partner: Polar.sh Registration: osshackathon.com 👥 Join the Community 100+ developers have already signed up! More details will be coming soon. Questions? Reach out to hello@leap.new We take privacy seriously and will only use your email for hackathon-related updates. Full stop.  ( 3 min )

Most of my friends knew what they wanted to be in high school. I didn’t. Well, I thought I did. I wanted to become a petrochemical engineer because they were earning a lot of money, or so I thought. The problem was, I didn’t like chemistry. Failed it twice. I still thought this was my path because, you know, the money. That was my plan for a while, until a tutor came to the tutorial center where I was preparing for college one day and said, “Most students study courses they don’t like. They do it for money, or because their parents want them to, or because companies pay well. Go home and think about what you actually love doing.” I went home and thought hard. Chemistry was out—obviously not happening. But I’d always loved web applications—in fact, tech as a whole. After school, I’d hang ou…  ( 6 min )

On 30 November 2022, ChatGPT, the product of OPENAI, saw the light of day, and it was my first “really conscious” technology drift of my life. I experienced both the rise of social networks and the spread of fast internet connections, but at the time, I was too young to have a before-and-after comparison. This time, it was different. I was completing my Master's degree, and my last few years were quite similar (learning, studying, trying, doing other stuff-ing, completing exams), so I have a clear comparison of tasks influenced by this tool. To be honest, at the beginning it was a great tool for writing, summarizing, and generating Q&A for my mock exams. It was not a good programmer, though. But it solved a lot of boring stuff about my student life. I started to use it. Recognizing this ch…  ( 19 min )

Tired of setting up virtual environments and managing dependencies for simple Python scripts? Meet uv - the game-changing tool that lets you run Python scripts with external dependencies in seconds, not minutes! ✅ Zero Configuration - No virtual environments, no pip installs # API testing uv run --with requests test_api.py # Data analysis uv run --with pandas --with matplotlib analyze_data.py # Web scraping uv run --with beautifulsoup4 --with requests scraper.py # /// script # dependencies = [ #   "requests>=2.31.0", #   "rich>=13.0.0" # ] # requires-python = ">=3.10" # /// import requests from rich.console import Console # Your script code here... Then simply run: uv run my_script.py 🔍 API Testing & Monitoring - Test endpoints without setup overhead 📊 Data Analysis - Process CSV …  ( 4 min )

In Salesforce development today, the conversation is dominated by Lightning Web Components (LWC). It’s modern, performant, and built for the future of the platform. With all this buzz, it’s easy to wonder: does that mean older frameworks like Visualforce are obsolete? The answer is a definitive no. While it may be the senior framework, Visualforce remains a powerful and highly relevant tool for specific use cases. Think of it as a specialized instrument in a developer’s toolbox—just because a new multi-tool exists doesn’t mean you throw away the perfect wrench for a specific job. Why Visualforce Still Has a Place The key difference lies in the rendering model. Visualforce is a server-side framework, meaning all the heavy lifting—like data processing and page compilation—happens securely on…  ( 5 min )

Modern developer tools often fall into two categories: either overloaded with features that slow you down, or too minimal to handle real-world complexity. With Sparrow, we aimed for a third path—a tool that delivers performance, clarity, and developer control without compromise. We set out to create a tool that is fast, lightweight, and powerful, without unnecessary complexity. From first launch to the hundredth request, Sparrow stays responsive, consistent, and clear in intent. It’s not just what it does—it’s how effortlessly it does it. Performance isn’t an afterthought in Sparrow—it’s the foundation. We use native technologies that minimize memory usage and maximize responsiveness, especially critical when building a desktop application for developers who expect immediate feedback. By c…  ( 4 min )

CI/CD during development and CI/CD now during live CI/CD setup during development First I setup my Jenkins. I didn't want to manually run jenkins every time I boot up my raspberry pi so I made a Custom Daemon Service for it. [Unit] Description=Jenkins After=network.target [Service] Type=simple User= Group=users ExecStart=/home//jenkins/jdk-21.0.5/bin/java -Dhudson.plugins.git.GitSCM.ALLOW_LOCAL_CHECKOUT=true -DJENKINS_HOME=/home//jenkins/.jenkins-config-new -jar /home//jenkins/jenkins.war Restart=always [Install] WantedBy=multi-user.target Then I systemctl enabled and it was working fine. The journalctl -xeu jenkins.service helped me to get the initial password as jenkins was starting the first time. Second I have installed docker and…  ( 7 min )

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space As an employee, I've often wondered if there was a single website where I could view everything at a glance to start the day. Despite the fact that there are planning, product development tools, and dashboards, all of the information is spread across multiple websites. I was able to design a simple prototype of a company landing page that summarizes all data for a quick glance throughout the day. Please access the live URL and view the details. Live URL Github Repo As I previously stated, my intention was to put all necessary data on the home page. It was difficult to design such a page. After looking for inspiration and incorporating UI elements from existing established solutions, I was able to create a minimal solution, which still requires a lot of work. This design is heavily reliant on Shadcn UI and blocks produced from it via various websites. Also the color theme is adapted from Catppuccin color palette. The UI is currently immature, but the main goal is to consolidate all critical information on the home page. If you believe there is something missing, please leave a comment. Please show your support by liking this post. Many thanks. Good day!  ( 3 min )

Welcome back, detective! In Part 2, we decoded some complex technical clues. Now, it's time to talk strategy. As an EM, you're the lead investigator for your team's projects. This means getting great at how your team works together (agile) and how you keep projects on track (project management). Let's set up our investigation plan! 🗺️ Case File 3.1: Agile Academy – Your Playbook for Team Missions 📚🏃‍♀️ Daily Standups: Quick Briefings ⏱️ Your Role: Listen for anything blocking your team. Help agents give clear, short updates. If There's a Problem: If someone is always stuck, talk with them one-on-one. Look at what they depend on. Clear out any process delays. Sprint Planning: Mission Prep! 🎯 Your Role: Make sure your team sets goals they can actually reach. Don't let them take on too mu…  ( 6 min )

অনেক ব্যবহারকারী Windows-এর সাথে পাশাপাশি Ubuntu ইনস্টল করে ডুয়েল বুট সেটআপ করে থাকেন। তবে কোনো একসময় Ubuntu আর দরকার না হলে সেটি সঠিকভাবে রিমুভ করাটা গুরুত্বপূর্ণ, নাহলে বুটিং সমস্যা হতে পারে। আজকের এই আর্টিকেলে আমরা দেখবো কীভাবে আপনি নিরাপদে এবং সহজে Ubuntu রিমুভ করতে পারেন ডুয়েল বুট সিস্টেম থেকে। Ubuntu-তে যদি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ কোনো ফাইল থাকে, তাহলে তা আগে থেকেই অন্য কোথাও ব্যাকআপ করে রাখুন (যেমন: External Drive বা Windows Partition)। Ubuntu রিমুভ করার সময় পুরো পার্টিশন ডিলিট হয়ে যাবে। Windows বুট করুন। Windows + R চাপুন → diskmgmt.msc লিখে Enter দিন। Disk Management খুলবে। এখান থেকে Ubuntu এর EXT4, swap ইত্যাদি পার্টিশন চিনে ফেলুন। সেগুলোতে Right Click → Delete Volume করুন। খালি জায়গাগুলো এখন Unallocated দেখাবে। চাইলে আপনি এই জায়গায় নতুন Windows পার্টিশন বানাতে পারেন, অথবা আগের কোনো পার্টিশনের সাথে Merge করে দিতে পারেন। Ubuntu ইনস্টল করার সময় GRUB Bootloader ইনস্টল হয়, যেটা Ubuntu এবং Windows বুট অপশন দেখায়। এখন যেহেতু Ubuntu থাকবে না, GRUB মুছে Windows-এর bootloader ফিরিয়ে আনা লাগবে। Windows Installation USB/DVD দিয়ে Boot করুন। “Repair your computer” → “Troubleshoot” → “Command Prompt” এ যান। এরপর নিচের কমান্ডগুলো একে একে চালান: bootrec /fixmbr bootrec /fixboot bootrec /scanos bootrec /rebuildbcd কাজ শেষ হলে কম্পিউটার রিস্টার্ট দিন। কম্পিউটার রিস্টার্ট দিন। এখন সরাসরি Windows বুট হবে, আর GRUB স্ক্রিন আসবে না। Ubuntu পুরোপুরি রিমুভ হয়ে গেছে। ভুল পার্টিশন ডিলিট করলে Windows-ও চলবে না। সতর্ক থাকুন। সব সময় Ubuntu রিমুভ করার আগে Data ব্যাকআপ করে নিন। পার্টিশন নিয়ে কাজ করার সময় Power Supply যেন বাধাগ্রস্ত না হয়। Ubuntu রিমুভ করা খুব একটা জটিল না, তবে প্রতিটি ধাপে সতর্ক থাকা জরুরি। এই গাইডটি ফলো করে আপনি সহজেই Ubuntu রিমুভ করে শুধুমাত্র Windows ব্যবহার চালিয়ে যেতে পারবেন।  ( 4 min )

“All models are wrong, but some are useful.” George E. P. Box In the data world, this quote reminds us that while no transformation or model perfectly captures reality, some techniques make our data more useful. One such technique is log transformation, a simple yet powerful tool for making messy data more model-friendly and interpretable. Log transformation is a mathematical operation that converts a variable by taking its logarithm — often natural log (ln) or base-10 (log10). It’s primarily used to: Reduce skewness Handle large outliers Stabilize variance Convert exponential relationships into linear ones If you have a variable x, then its log-transformed version is log(x). But be cautious: only positive values can be log-transformed. Many real-world variables like income, population, o…  ( 4 min )

From Scratch to Kubernetes: My Full-Stack DevOps Project on a Local Machine David Oyewole ・ Jun 12 #devops #kubernetes #docker #monitoring  ( 2 min )

Processing Excel data is a common challenge in business and scientific applications, often involving complex data extraction for reports, database integration, or log parsing. Traditional methods using Microsoft Office Interop are problematic due to their dependency on an installed Excel application, high resource consumption, and compatibility issues across versions. These drawbacks are particularly significant for server-side or cloud deployments where Excel installation is impractical. This tutorial introduces IronXL, a robust .NET library that overcomes these limitations by eliminating the need for Excel to be installed. We will provide a technical, step-by-step guide on how to use IronXL to efficiently read Excel files line by line within a VB.NET application, offering a powerful and …  ( 8 min )

Em artigos anteriores, abordei o Brighter V10 RC1. Uma adição notável é o suporte ao Postgres como gateway de mensagens, ideal para aplicações pequenas ou protótipos devido à simplicidade e configuração leve. .NET 8 ou superior Um projeto .NET com estes pacotes NuGet: Paramore.Brighter.MessagingGateway.Postgres: Permite integração com Postgres para filas de mensagens. Paramore.Brighter.ServiceActivator.Extensions.DependencyInjection: Registra o Brighter com Microsoft DI. Paramore.Brighter.ServiceActivator.Extensions.Hosting: Hospeda o Brighter como serviço em segundo plano. Serilog.AspNetCore: Para logs estruturados (opcional, mas recomendado). Antes de continuar com a configuração do Postgres, vamos recapitular o que já sabemos sobre o Brighter. Defina mensagens usando IRequest: public…  ( 5 min )

In previous articles, I covered Brighter V10 RC1. One notable addition is support for Postgres as a messaging gateway, ideal for small applications or prototypes due to its simplicity and lightweight setup. .NET 8 or superior A .NET project with these NuGet packages Paramore.Brighter.MessagingGateway.Postgres: Enables Postgres integration for message queuing. Paramore.Brighter.ServiceActivator.Extensions.DependencyInjection: Enable register Brighter with Microsoft DI. Paramore.Brighter.ServiceActivator.Extensions.Hosting: Hosts Brighter as a background service. Serilog.AspNetCore: For structured logging (optional but recommended). Before continuing about Postgres configuration, let's recap what we already know about Brighter. Define messages using IRequest: public class Greeting() : Ev…  ( 5 min )

How can Developers 💪help💪 or 💥hurt💥 the Daily Scrum? The goal of the Daily Scrum is to inspect progress toward the Sprint Goal and adapt the Sprint Backlog as necessary, adjusting the upcoming planned work. I like to think of it as the Developers agreeing on how to work together towards the Sprint Goal for the next 24 hours. Hurts: 💥 Play (bad) Project Manager, taking progress reports, assigning work and talking in ticket numbers. 💥 Holding work hostage, being vague about progress, covering up potential issues and removing the possibility for the team to help. 💥 Waste time by showing up late and unprepared or going super in-depth Helps: 💪 Run It! Create a plan on how to work together to remove impediments, limit WIP and get things to Done. 💪 Focus on the Sprint Goal, and make sure the Product Owner is available 💪 Offer help, always. If someone has to ask, you failed them as a team. Congrats, you read the whole thing! Please let me know what behaviors I missed in the comments below.  ( 3 min )

I've been debugging image-related performance issues for over a decade, and I keep seeing the same mistakes repeated across projects. Last week alone, I helped three different teams solve "mysterious" performance problems that all traced back to improper image handling. The frustrating part? These issues are completely avoidable once you know what to look for. Let me walk you through the most common image conversion pitfalls I encounter and show you exactly how to fix them. The Problem: Using PNG for every image because "it looks better" I see this constantly in React and Vue projects. Developers receive assets from designers as PNGs and never question whether that's the right format for production. // ❌ Common mistake - using PNG for photos /…  ( 8 min )

📂 React Native iOS 18 – Permission Issues When Accessing Selected Files (Audio, Images, Documents) Hi React Native Devs 👋 I'm facing a critical issue when trying to select and access audio, image, or document files in my React Native app on iOS 18 (real device). The same code works fine on iOS 16 & 17. 📱 Environment: iOS: 18 (real device) Packages used: react-native-document-picker react-native-image-crop-picker react-native-fs 🧪 Use Case: Audio files (e.g., MP3) Images (via camera or library) Documents (PDFs, etc.) Then I either upload the file or play/view it locally using the file uri. File URIs returned (e.g., from DocumentPicker or ImageCropPicker) point to: swift I recived the path it is encoded i have decoded that but still it is showing that you don't have permission to view it. please help if anybody know the answer .  ( 3 min )

How Stevron is powering the future of mobility and performance? In today's fast-paced industries, flexibility is no longer optional—it's essential. Professionals across construction, automotive, woodworking, and home renovation are making the shift toward Cordless Power Tools, and for good reason. They deliver the same robust performance as their corded counterparts, without the hassle of cables or restrictions on movement. Stevron, a trusted name in providing reliable, high-quality Cordless Power Tools designed to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve safety on-site. Why Choose Cordless Power Tools? Freedom of Movement: No tangled cords or need to stay near a power source. Portability: Ideal for remote job sites and hard-to-reach areas. Improved Safety: Reduced tripping hazards and electric shock risks. Energy-Efficient Batteries: Long-lasting lithium-ion power for uninterrupted use. Quicker Setup: Just grab your tool and go—no extension cords needed. Whether you're drilling, grinding, cutting, or fastening, Cordless Power Tools make it easier to move from task to task without pausing for replugging or untangling cables. What Makes Stevron Stand Out? Wide Product Range: From cordless drills and impact drivers to saws and grinders. Industrial-Grade Durability: Built for long hours and tough job site conditions. Consistent Inventory: Always ready to supply tools in bulk or smaller quantities. Reliable Support: Expert advice and after-sales service you can count on. Whether you're a contractor managing a large team or an independent technician looking for dependable tools, Stevron provides the right Cordless Power Tools to keep your work moving efficiently. Power Up Without the Plug As industries evolve, so should your toolbox. Transitioning to Cordless Power Tools means embracing convenience, safety, and modern engineering without sacrificing performance. And with Stevron by your side, you get tools that deliver power, portability, and peace of mind—all in one.  ( 3 min )

Source code: reactuse/useWindowSize https://www.reactuse.com/element/useWindowSize In React development, we frequently need to adjust component behavior based on window size. Today, we'll start with the simplest implementation and gradually optimize it to build a high-performance useWindowSize Hook. Let's begin with the most basic version: import { useState, useEffect } from 'react' function useWindowSize() { const [windowSize, setWindowSize] = useState({ width: window.innerWidth, height: window.innerHeight, }) useEffect(() => { function handleResize() { setWindowSize({ width: window.innerWidth, height: window.innerHeight, }) } window.addEventListener('resize', handleResize) return () => window.removeEventListener('resize', handl…  ( 6 min )

Real-World Inspiration daily frustration. I run a car wash business in Kenya called Central Classic Car Wash, and I was drowning in chaos. Vehicles would come in and leave without being logged. I had no visibility into job history, payments, or worker productivity. Returning customers could not be tracked, and cash leakages were frequent. I needed a system that would bring structure, accountability, and automation. But there was nothing affordable or practical for small service businesses like mine. That is when I decided to build Classent. What It Does With Classent, car wash owners can: Automatically capture and register incoming vehicles using CCTV integrated with AI-powered license plate recognition. Log jobs and assign services through a streamlined, user-friendly operations dashboard…  ( 7 min )

Hello Devs! 👋 The world of software development is evolving faster than ever, thanks to a new generation of AI-powered tools that help you code smarter, faster, and with fewer errors. In this article, I’ll be covering some of the best AI code generators that can boost your productivity, whether you're debugging, generating tests, reviewing code, or building full-stack apps from scratch. Let's get started🚀 Qodo- Quality-First AI Coding Platform qodo is a trending tool that developers can use to enhance their coding experience with the power of AI. It is an innovative AI-powered code quality platform designed to enhance the developer's development process. It provides you with smart code analysis, ensuring that the codebase remains clean, efficient, and error-free. 💡Learn more about au…  ( 10 min )

Assalomu aleykum hurmatli dasturchi bugun siz bilan Python dasturlash tilida izoh qoldirishni O'rganamiz. Izoh nega kerak ekanligini bilib olaylik. Izoh lar ochiqva yopiq turga bo'linidi! Ochiq izoh - Bu foydalanuchiga ko'rinib turadigan izohlar turiga kiradi. Masalan! Tizimga kirish vaqtida sizning login parolongizni to'g'ri yoki notog'ri ekanligini bildiruvchi xabarni misol keltirsak bo'ladi. Yopiq izoh - Bu Dasturchilar o'rtasida yana bir bor tushuntirish kerak bo'lmasligi uchun dasturga sharx sifatida qoldiriladigan izohlar hisoblanadi! Python dasturlash tilida misol: # bu bir qatorli komentariya uchun ishlatiladi print("Bu izoh bir qatorli komentariya uchun") Izoh o'zi nima uchun qo'llaniladi? Izoh Python dasturlash tilini O'rgatish uchun ham ishlatishi mumkin! Kodni o'qilishi uchun sharxlardan foydalanish mumkin. Jamoa bo'lib ishlagan vaqtda kodingizni qayta jamoaningizga tushuntirish zarur emas! Chunki izoh qoldirib yozgan kodingizni ham tushuntirib ketish imkoniyatiga ega bo'lasiz! Qanday qilib Izohlar Yaratamiz? Python Dasturlash tilida Izoh yataish # Keyin izoh yoziladi# belgilab bo'lgandan keyin Python yozilgan kodni komputer tiliga o'tkazganidan keyin etiborsiz qoldiradi #bu izoh uchun yozilgan kod print("Ilmhub IT school") Izoh - izohni faqat yangi qatorga emas yozilgan kodni to'g'risiga yozsak ham bo'ladi Misol Uchun: print("Assalamu aleykum Men Python dasturlash tilini") #Bu izoh uchun yozildi Ko'p qatorli komentariya qilish uchun biz - """ bu ichiga xar qanday kodni yozsak ham bizni ko'p qator yozgan narsamizni komentariya ichiga olib beradi """  ( 3 min )

The engine of a Muggle car roars like a Hungarian Horntail—powerful, unpredictable, and prone to chaos if not tamed. But hidden beneath the hood, a tiny "magic core" keeps the beast steady: the camshaft sensor. Think of it as the Sorting Hat of engines—quiet, unassuming, yet it knows exactly where everything should be, when. What Is This "Engine Whisperer"? The Two "Wand Cores" of Camshaft Sensors camshaft sensors have two magic cores: Hall Effect: The Phoenix Feather of Sensors These use magnetic magic (Muggle term: Hall effect) to “see” the camshaft’s spin. A tiny “target wheel” (think of it as a enchanted locket with notches) spins past the sensor, and—poof—it sends a voltage signal to the ECU, like a patronus message: “Camshaft at 3 o’clock! Valves, you’re on!”. Perfect for finicky “p…  ( 5 min )

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What if your language model could “think harder” only when needed—without blowing up your GPU bill? Meet Mixture-of-Recursions (MoR), Google DeepMind has released a new Transformers architecture that combines the best of adaptive compute and parameter sharing. Here’s what you need to know. We all love what massive Transformers can do—stunning few-shot learning, tricky reasoning, code completion, etc. But let’s be real: scaling up to billions of parameters means you need serious hardware and cash, whether you’re training or deploying. Parameter Sharing: Reuse the same weights across layers (think: Universal Transformers, recurrent models). Saves memory, but doesn’t solve compute waste. Adaptive Computation: Use early-exit or routing, so “easy” tokens don’t go through all layers. Saves comp…  ( 4 min )

This is not just a post... That's a how-to guide! Every technical project has its file structure. Whether it's a traditional MVC structure, organization by components or pages, by features, or even hexagonal architecture ("Ports/Adapters" for the insiders 😉), many possibilities are conceivable before even starting to code. "We structure our project like the previous one. Copy/Paste: it works!" Often considered secondary to the benefit of an application that executes quickly (and without error), the chosen architecture nevertheless has a crucial place in the project, to ensure the sustainability of current and future developments... Like project management strategies that have evolved over time (I'm thinking particularly of Agility and its principles), project organizations have become dem…  ( 16 min )

JavaScript includes several operators that look similar but do very different things. Four you'll often see are the ternary operator (? :), optional chaining (?.), nullish coalescing (??), and logical OR (||). Here’s a quick guide to each — what they do, how they differ, and when to use them. ? :) What it does: The ternary operator is a one-line shorthand for an if...else statement, letting you pick one of two values based on a condition. Syntax: condition ? valueIfTrue : valueIfFalse Example: const age = 20; const message = age >= 18 ? "Adult" : "Minor"; // "Adult" // Equivalent to: // let message; // if (age >= 18) { // message = "Adult"; // } else { // message = "Minor"; // } ?.) What it does: undefined instead of throwing an error if a property doesn’t exist. Syntax: object?…  ( 4 min )

Looking for a ready-to-use admin panel for your Laravel projects? Meet Laravel Filament Backend Starter — a clean, opinionated starter kit designed to help you ship faster with Laravel 12 and Filament PHP v3. Setting up a secure and well-structured backend can take hours. With this starter, you get: A fully functional backend panel — accessible via subdomain (backend.yourdomain.com) or path (yourdomain.com/backend). Secure authentication — with email invitations and password renewal on first login (using Filament Renew Password). User management out of the box — powered by Spatie Laravel Permission, with roles, permissions, and policies pre-seeded. User profile management (email, name, password, timezone) Light & Dark theme switch + empty custom theme ready to be extended Database notifica…  ( 4 min )

Tired of boring system monitors? Say hello to Cat CPU Monitor - a delightful VS Code extension that combines utility with cuteness! See here: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=MengAiDev.cat-cpu-monitor What Does It Do? 🐾 Adorable cat animation in your status bar that speeds up as CPU usage increases 🔍 Click the cat to see top 8 CPU-intensive processes 🖥️ Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux) 🎨 Visual CPU usage indicators with color gradients Why You'll Love It // Instead of this: const cpuStress = 100; // You get this: const codingWithCats = 😻; This extension transforms mundane system monitoring into a fun visual experience. When your CPU purrs along at 20%, your cat calmly blinks (=^..^=). But when your tests spike CPU to 90%? That cat starts sprinting like it's chasing a laser pointer (=^O.O^=) It means your cpu runs a lot fast!! Installation Open VS Code extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X) Search for "Cat CPU Monitor" Install and enjoy your new feline coding companion! Perfect For When You... 🚀 Need to spot resource-hungry processes quickly 🧑‍💻 Want to add some personality to your editor 📊 Prefer visual system monitoring over numbers 😸 Just really like cats (no judgment here) Open Source & Welcoming Contributions Found a bug? Have a feature idea? We welcome contributions! 🔗 GitHub: https://github.com/MengAiDev/cat-cpu-monitor-vscode  ( 3 min )

Interactive Retro Office Desk Navin Kumar R ・ Jul 25 #frontendchallenge #devchallenge #css  ( 2 min )

Unsupervised learning falls under machine learning and it deals with unlabeled data. Without any human supervision unsupervised learning tries to find patterns, structures, relationships in the input data. Imagine having a large dtaset of customer transactions without having any predefined customer sections. But you start grouping the customers based on their purchasing habits. Unsupervised learning works by analyzing unlabeled data to identify patterns and relationships. The data is not labeled with any predefined categories or outcomes therefore the algorithm must find these patterns and relationships on its own. There are three key types of unsupervised learning. Clustering Dimensionality Reduction Association Rule Mining Clustering is the most commonly used technique under unsupervise…  ( 6 min )

Originally published at https://www.nocobase.com/en/blog/weekly-updates-20250725. Summarize the weekly product update logs, and the latest releases can be checked on our blog. NocoBase is currently updated with three branches: main , next and develop. main：The most stable version to date, recommended for installation; next：Beta version, contains upcoming new features and has been preliminarily tested. There might be some known or unknown issues. It's mainly for test users to collect feedback and optimize functions further. Ideal for test users who want to experience new features early and give feedback; develop：Alpha version, contains the latest feature code, may be incomplete or unstable, mainly for internal dev and rapid iteration. Suited for tech users interested in product's cutting-e…  ( 7 min )

Agentic AI Tools Every Frontend Developer Should Know in 2025 Agentic AI goes way beyond simple autocomplete — these smart tools actually think, plan, and act to help frontend developers ship faster, write cleaner code, and build smarter interfaces. Here’s a curated list of must-try agentic AI tools for frontend devs, organized by their core capabilities: Cursor — The Agentic AI Dev Assistant Cursor combines an advanced code editor with an AI that can understand your entire codebase, autonomously generate, edit, refactor, and debug code, and collaborate interactively. It’s tailor-made for React, JavaScript, TypeScript, and more. Unlike simple autocomplete tools, Cursor handles multi-step workflows and deep code context. GitHub Copilot X — AI That’s Becoming More Agentic The next-gen …  ( 4 min )

The hunt for the cheapest infra without loosing performance After I successfully made my project, I proceeded for my plans on infra on where to host it. I made it on my raspberry pi 4b and also did it in CI/CD way (More on the CI/CD details in later posts). Which means I need an ARM64 architecture for my target infra on which I need to host my project. aws pricing calculator. At the very first glance x86-64 costing way too much compared to arm64. I didn't know why buy I do know seeing all my life home labbing and using pi I do get a general idea of performance and power consumption does play some role. I found this article as the time of writing, the question of arm vs x86 was intriguing to me. Though I not fully understood it but it did gave me the idea. Continuing to my budget setting …  ( 5 min )

Creating a Creative Logo Generator Using Google AI Studio & Gemini What I Built I developed an AI-powered logo concept generator that creates detailed logo descriptions and design briefs for businesses and projects. While the app focuses on generating comprehensive logo concepts and branding ideas rather than actual images, it provides designers and entrepreneurs with creative direction and detailed specifications for logo creation. You are a professional brand designer and creative director with expertise in logo design, color theory, and brand identity. Create a comprehensive logo concept based on the user's business information. Generate a detailed logo concept including: 1. Logo Concept Overview: Main design theme and visual metaphor 2. Design Style: Modern, vintage, min…  ( 7 min )

I built and trained a custom CycleGAN model for real ↔ painting style transfer using PyTorch. It transforms real-world photos into painting-style images — and back — using unpaired datasets. ResNet-based Generator + PatchGAN Discriminator Cycle-consistency, identity, and adversarial losses Full training, validation, and testing pipeline Inference on single images or full directories 🔗 GitHub Repo 👉 github.com/hitendraa/cyclegan Includes full code, setup instructions, and example outputs. Original paper: Unpaired Image-to-Image Translation using Cycle-Consistent Adversarial Networks Reference repo: junyanz/pytorch-CycleGAN-and-pix2pix Let me know what you think or if you want to try extending it!  ( 3 min )

Software development is how we make apps, games, and computer programs. It may sound hard, but with the right tools, it becomes easier. These tools help developers write, test, and fix code. Just like a carpenter needs a hammer, software developers need their own set of tools. Let’s learn what they use! A code editor is like a notebook where developers write code. It shows the code in a clean, easy-to-read way. It also highlights parts of the code using different colors. This helps find mistakes faster. Some popular code editors are Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, and Atom. They are simple and fun to use. Computers don’t understand human words. They only understand machine language. A compiler turns the code written by a developer into something a computer understands. Think of it like G…  ( 7 min )

How to Run Payload CMS in Docker Lukas Mauser ・ Jul 21 #webdev #docker #programming #javascript  ( 2 min )

According to GitHub, more than 40% of developers now use Copilot. But are we trusting AI too much, too fast? A new trend called vibe coding is gaining traction. While it can accelerate development, it also introduces silent risks — especially when AI-generated code is deployed in production without thorough review. As AI-assisted development tools become mainstream, developers are increasingly relying on tools like GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT to write code with minimal understanding of the underlying logic. This trend, commonly referred to as vibe coding, poses hidden risks, especially in production-grade systems. In this article, I explore what vibe coding is, its dangers, and how developers can avoid its pitfalls. Vibe coding is an emerging development method where users interact with larg…  ( 5 min )

You’ve got a massive feature idea. It's exciting. It's visionary. But it's also… overwhelming. “Where do I start?” “How do I plan this with my team?” “Why does everything feel stuck during sprints?” If you've ever faced this, you're not alone. The truth is: most teams fail not because of bad ideas — but because of poor breakdowns. Let’s fix that. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of how to turn chaotic epics into crystal-clear user stories that are easy to estimate, assign, and deliver — without burnout or confusion. Really? An epic is just a large feature or requirement that’s too big to be completed in a single sprint. For example: “Build user authentication system” — sounds reasonable, but that’s actually an epic. Why? Because it includes: Sign up Login Forgot password OAuth integratio…  ( 5 min )

Signup here for the newsletter to get the weekly digest right into your inbox. Find the 10 highlighted links of weeklyfoo #94: The Pragmatic Engineer 2025 Survey: What’s in your tech stack? by Gergely Orosz, Elin Nilsson Which tools do software engineers use for backend development, frontend, infrastructure, AI tooling, and more, today? Reader survey, with feedback and analysis, based on 3,000+ responses 🚀 Read it!, survey, engineering Parsing 1 Billion Rows in Bun/Typescript Under 10 Seconds by Tae Kim Inspired by the 1BRC (1 Billion Row Challenge, originally in Java), I decided to write one in Bun/Typescript. 📰 Good to know, bun, performance Hard Things First by Subbu Allamaraju Excellence is unlikely to happen if you don’t address the hard problems early in project execution. 📰…  ( 4 min )

"Context engineering is the delicate art and science of filling the context window with just the right information for the next step." --Andrej Karpathy In 2025, context engineering is no longer a monolith. It has rapidly matured into several distinct branches: Memory Architectures: Tools that give AI systems long-term memory and persistence across sessions. Retrieval & Routing: Context selection systems that pull relevant information dynamically from large corpora. MCP Servers & Protocols: Standardized infrastructure enabling agent-to-context communication (e.g., Model Context Protocol). Workflow Composition: Frameworks that orchestrate multi-turn logic, tools, and memory in complex agent systems. Agent Platforms: End-to-end systems for deploying and managing AI agents with rich context c…  ( 5 min )

I’m excited to share an open-source project I’ve been working on called Timestone, a small but handy Java library for abstracting time sources and writing deterministic, testable time-based logic. If you’ve written code that deals with: session expiration retries with timeouts scheduled jobs or caches with TTLs then you know how painful it can be to test anything involving the passage of time. For instance, Thread.sleep(1000); assertTrue(Duration.between(start, Instant.now()).toMillis() > 1000); This is flaky, slow, and impossible to speed up in unit tests. While building time-based systems, I noticed that many open-source projects, Apache Kafka and Apache Flink for example, rolled their own fake clocks and manual timers to simulate time. I kept seeing duplicated patterns across internal …  ( 4 min )

Demystifying Graph RAG: Transformative Approaches to Agent-Centric Systems Introduction Hello everyone, I'm excited to discuss a topic that has recently gained traction in the tech industry: Graph RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation). I recently began writing a book on the subject, and I can't wait to share some insights from my research and experiences. Graph RAG connects the dots between graph databases and natural language models (NLMs), allowing for smarter, more efficient ways to handle data retrieval and agent memory systems. Graph RAG is a novel approach that combines the capabilities of graph databases with retrieval-augmented generation techniques. This synergy helps in creating intelligent agent systems that can efficiently search, filter, and retrieve relevant infor…  ( 5 min )

Every developer has that one script. The one you tweak, expand, and refactor until it barely resembles the original. For us, that script was the seed for Object Sense (OSE). What started as a custom VimL tool to solve our own workflow problems has, as of last month, evolved into OSE V3: a modern, general-purpose language we're now opening up to the world. This is its story, and why we think it matters in the age of AI. The Problem That Sparked a Language Back in 2022, our team at Codigger was building complex distributed systems. We were constantly fighting friction between different tech stacks: our core logic was in Java, our data scripts in Python, our automation in Shell, and our internal tooling still had remnants of VimL. The glue code was becoming more complex than the applications…  ( 4 min )

Modern business processes demand flexibility, configurability, and reusability in automating decisions, validations, and actions across domains like entitlement assignment, pricing, fulfillment, and compliance. However, traditional hard-coded logic in Salesforce (Apex triggers, workflows, etc.) is often difficult to maintain and adapt as business requirements evolve. Key Challenges Lack of Flexibility: Hard-coded rules require code changes for modifications. Redundancy: Similar logic is duplicated across objects and processes. Limited Reusability: Conditions and actions aren’t easily shared or reused. Business User Empowerment: Non-technical users can’t easily manage or update business rules. Design Approach To address these challenges, we propose a generic, extensible rules engine built o…  ( 5 min )

In a world flooded with productivity tools, one thing remains stubbornly outdated: how we track time. For years, teams have logged hours, filled timesheets, and measured productivity with the blunt metric of "time spent." But here's the truth — hours don’t equal impact. ⚠️ Logging long hours doesn’t mean delivering meaningful work. So what should time tracking look like in 2025? ✅ Context-aware work sessions We're on the edge of a smarter work culture — and it starts with how we measure effort and outcomes. What do you think is the future of productivity tracking? Let’s start a conversation 💬  ( 3 min )

If you're doing any Object-Oriented programming, chances are your code is bloated. If you're working on an enterprise application, even more bloated. One recurring, boring, time-consuming and error-prone pattern that occurs across the whole codebase and that's so hard to remove that most OOP programmers just get on with to get their paycheck is the Adapter Pattern, otherwise known as just "glue code". Large numbers of object instances laying in your codebase, each with a different API and some methods named after some squeezed-together English words to give a hint at what they do. Both functions down here perform the same operation of adding data. What's different is semantics, signature, style, tiny details: setData(items: Item[]) insertItem(item: Item) Modern AI companies selling point…  ( 5 min )

👋👋👋👋 Looking back on your week -- what was something you're proud of? All wins count -- big or small 🎉 Examples of 'wins' include: Getting a promotion! Starting a new project Fixing a tricky bug Winning a game of tic-tac-toe 😄 Happy Friday!  ( 3 min )

The EM78P458APJ-G is a cost-effective 8-bit microcontroller developed by Elan Microelectronics. It is designed for control-oriented embedded systems that require stable performance, low power consumption, and minimal external components. Overview Key Features This microcontroller offers 4K words of OTP program memory, 192 bytes of internal RAM, and 12 programmable input/output lines. It supports both RC and crystal oscillators, making it suitable for various timing-critical tasks. The device also integrates multiple timers, including one 8-bit and one 16-bit timer/counter, along with interrupt capabilities for enhanced real-time performance. Pinout The EM78P458APJ-G is available in SOP-20 and other compact packages. Its pin configuration includes power, ground, reset, and multiple I/O por…  ( 4 min )

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"Just vibe coding, bro" Welcome to the world of VIBE coders — where Looks cool. If your beta env has more design animations than input sanitization… You’re not shipping software, You're shipping zero-days with style.  ( 3 min )

By: Matt Butcher Originally presented at SUSECON 25 by Matt Butcher, CEO of Fermyon Technologies. Watch the full presentation on YouTube. The cloud computing landscape has evolved through distinct phases: from one-to-one hardware-OS relationships, to virtual machines enabling multiple operating systems per machine, to containers providing lightweight process isolation. Today, we’re witnessing the emergence of a fourth paradigm: WebAssembly (Wasm) in the cloud — and it’s perfectly suited for serverless workloads on Kubernetes. While containers revolutionized how we package and deploy long-running services like NGINX, PostgreSQL, and API servers, they fall short for serverless workloads. Both virtual machines and containers suffer from the same fundamental limitation: startup times of 12+ se…  ( 5 min )

We're entering a new era — one where AI isn't just a tool, but a rapidly evolving force. From GPT-4 to open-source giants like LLaMA and Claude, we're watching machines reason, learn, and sometimes surprise us. But what happens when AI begins to surpass human intelligence in reasoning, coding, and decision-making? Are we prepared for superintelligent systems that can: Build better AIs themselves Hack before humans can patch Influence behavior and decisions subtly The line between science fiction and reality is thinning. 🔍 Developers, what’s your take? Are we building the next leap for humanity — or the next existential threat?  ( 3 min )

Step 1: Go to the AWS EC2 Dashboard. Click Launch Instance. Choose the Ubuntu AMI (Amazon Machine Image). Select the instance type (e.g., t2.micro for free tier). Configure storage, security group (allow SSH port 22), and key pair. Launch the instance. Step 2: a. Connect to your instance from your computer: ssh -i your-key.pem ubuntu@your-ec2-public-ip b. Inside EC2, create a new SSH key: ssh-keygen c. Go into the SSH folder: cd ~/.ssh d. List the files to see your keys: ls authorized_keys id_ed25519 id_ed25519.pub The .pub file is your public key — that’s what you’ll add to GitHub. e. Show your public key: cat id_ed25519.pub You will see something like this: ssh-rsa AAAAB3NzaC1... ubuntu@your-ec2-public-ip Copy the whole key! Step 3: Open GitHub. Go to Settings > SSH and GPG keys. Click New SSH key. Paste the key you copied from EC2. Give it a name like "EC2 Key" and click Add. Step 4: Go back to your EC2 terminal and run: ssh -T git@github.com Type yes if asked. Hi your-username! You’ve successfully authenticated... Step 5: Now clone your private GitHub project: git clone git@github.com:your-username/your-private-repo.git 🎉 That’s it! You now have your private GitHub repo on your EC2 server!  ( 3 min )

> About Author SafeLine, an open-source Web Application Firewall built for real-world threats. While SafeLine focuses on HTTP-layer protection, our emergency response center monitors and responds to RCE and authentication vulnerabilities across the stack to help developers stay safe. In December 2023, a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability was disclosed in Kingdee Apusic Application Server, a widely-used Java EE enterprise application server. The flaw stems from a backend file upload feature that can be exploited through path traversal techniques — giving attackers a way to upload malicious scripts outside of the intended directories and gain remote control over the server. The core issue lies in how the backend handles file uploads: The upload functionality is accessible fro…  ( 4 min )

Alibaba released Qwen3-MT, a multilingual translation model that supports 92 languages and uses reinforcement learning for improved accuracy. This model addresses key limitations in existing translation systems through advanced training methods and comprehensive language coverage. Qwen3-MT builds on the Qwen3 architecture with enhanced multilingual capabilities. The model processes trillions of translation tokens during training, enabling better context understanding and cultural nuance preservation across language pairs. Download Apidog for free to test translation APIs effectively. The platform provides comprehensive testing tools for validating API responses, monitoring performance, and ensuring reliable translation service integration in your applications. The foundation of Qwen3-MT re…  ( 8 min )

This is a submission for the Redis AI Challenge: Real-Time AI Innovators. NeuroStream is a revolutionary platform that processes real-time neural signals (EEG/BCI data) to provide instant cognitive state analysis, personalized AI recommendations, and predictive mental health insights using all four Redis 8 features. live demo: https://youtu.be/woFh-WmRiFA https://github.com/poowa-gg/redischallenge Vector Set [Beta] - Neural Pattern Recognition I used Redis 8's Vector Set feature to implement semantic neural pattern search and cognitive state classification: python await redis_client.vector_add( similar_patterns = await redis_client.vector_search( Cognitive State Classification: 128D vectors represent different mental states (focus, stress, creativity, fatigue, meditation) Pattern Similar…  ( 5 min )

Initially, I overlooked Terraform for the past few years, something I never imagined I'll be using. Until for the past few months and now, after falling in love with it, I am proud to announce that I've passed the HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate (003) examination and am now officially certified. As someone new to Terraform (just started this year), I aimed to get this certificate not because I want to, but because of necessity: I won't be able to utilize it anymore due to difference in tools used in my current team, so I had to take an initiative by using what I've learned to the fullest and make it worth as much as I can. So for me, I truly believe the Terraform Associate exam is worth it. I had a hard time learning Terraform's opinionated structure -- being much more opinionat…  ( 4 min )

Hey community! 👋 how to optimize like a pro with Memoization, Suspense, and more. 🚀 ✅ 1. React.memo – Stop Unnecessary Re-Renders By default, React re-renders a component when its parent updates—even if props didn’t change. const Button = React.memo(({ label }) => { console.log('Rendered!'); return {label}; }); ✔ Only re-renders when label changes. ✅ 2. useCallback – Stable Functions Across Renders Passing inline functions as props? It causes re-renders. const handleClick = useCallback(() => { console.log('Clicked!'); }, []); ✔ Great for event handlers in child components. ✅ 3. useMemo – Cache Expensive Computations If you compute heavy values on every render, use useMemo to cache the result. const sortedData = useMemo(() => { return data.sort((a, b) => a.value - b.value); }, [data]); ✔ Only recalculates when data changes. ✅ 4. Suspense – Smarter Loading States Instead of conditional rendering everywhere, use React Suspense with React.lazy. const Profile = React.lazy(() => import('./Profile')); ✔ Handles lazy-loaded components gracefully. ✅ 5. Code Splitting – Load Only What You Need Big bundle? Split it into chunks using dynamic imports or tools like Webpack. const Settings = React.lazy(() => import('./Settings')); ✔ Reduces initial load time. ✅ Bonus: Profiler & DevTools Use React Profiler to identify slow components. ✅ Chrome DevTools → Components tab → Profiler 💬 What’s your go-to React optimization trick? Drop it below! 👇  ( 3 min )

Hey Dev Community 👋, I'm excited to announce the launch of my new API on RapidAPI: Remove Background API – A production-ready, blazing-fast background removal service built for developers. Whether you're building an e-commerce platform, a photo editor, or an AI tool — background removal is a common need, and now it's easier to implement than ever. There are plenty of background removal tools, but most are: Tied to a front-end UI Not developer-friendly Overpriced for basic needs Lack proper API documentation or testing options RapidAPI Marketplace integration for immediate testing POST /remove-bg — Upload an image (JPG, PNG, WEBP, BMP) ✅ Returns a transparent PNG with the background removed 🖼️ Get a temporary URL 🧹 Uploaded files are auto-deleted after 5 minutes 💡 Overage pricing available (no surprise limits) You can test it directly on RapidAPI (no server setup required): 🔗 https://rapidapi.com/sohailglt/api/remove-background25 No bloated SDKs or complex auth. Simple request → clean response. Integrate it into: Web apps Mobile apps Bots SaaS tools Automation scripts If you're a developer, builder, or indie hacker, I'd love to hear how this fits into your stack — or how it can be better. Your feedback helps me improve, prioritize features, and refine the product roadmap. Drop a comment. Try the API. Share it if you think it's useful. This is just the beginning. I'm planning: Batch processing More file format options Thanks for checking it out. Would love your support! Cheers, – Sohail GitHub • RapidAPI  ( 3 min )

📖 Article: Are You Misusing Signals in Angular? Here Are 5 Mistakes You Might Be Making 🤔 Have you recently started using Signals in Angular and felt something was off? With Angular’s reactivity model getting a big boost thanks to Signals, many developers are rushing to adopt them—but in the process, they’re making subtle (and costly) mistakes that hurt performance, readability, or the reactive flow itself. In this article, we’ll walk through 5 common mistakes developers make when using Angular Signals—and more importantly, how to fix them with clean, professional code. Each mistake includes interactive, copy-ready demo code so you can try it right away. How Angular Signals work under the hood The right way to subscribe, mutate, and combine signals How to optimize performan…  ( 5 min )

If you've been reading about Cross-Origin Resource Sharing, or CORS in short, there is a good chance that you've come across this term: Preflight Request. It's an extra HTTP request that the browser makes before the actual, cross-origin request to make sure it's safe to send. It's basically an HTTP OPTIONS request that is automatically sent by browsers before certain cross-origin requests. It checks with the web server, and only if the server responds with the right CORS permissions does the browser proceed with the real request, otherwise the browser blocks it. This makes CORS secure: a browser checks both origin and intent before sending your actual data. Let’s break it down with a real example: OPTIONS /resource HTTP/1.1 Host: api.example.com Origin: https://app.example.com Access-Contr…  ( 5 min )

In the age of AI, building a clean, fast, and user-focused website no longer requires a massive team. With the help of Google Ai- studio, ChatGPT and a bit of strategic thinking, I created a fully functional calculators website that not only drives daily traffic but also generates passive revenue. These are high-intent, evergreen queries. Instead of building just one calculator, I decided to create a complete platform of daily-use tools, all for free. 🧠 Enter: ChatGPT & AI Assistance Generated clean HTML/CSS layouts for each tool Created JavaScript logic for accurate calculations Wrote SEO-optimized descriptions, meta tags & FAQs Added structured schema for rich Google results All this saved me hours — and the results were surprisingly professional. 📈 Results: Traffic That Converts I now have 40+ calculators live — from finance to health — and the organic traffic keeps growing. 💰 Monetization: The Bonus Outcome TL;DR: 👉 Check out the live site: Free Calculator Follow me for updates as I scale this project further.  ( 4 min )

Single-board computers (SBCs) have become essential tools for developers, hobbyists, and tech enthusiasts. With the recent release of the Raspberry Pi 5, the competition in the SBC market has heated up. But how does it stack against competitors like the Orange Pi 5 and the KiWi Pi 5? Let’s break down the specs, performance, and programming capabilities of these three boards to help you decide which one is right for your next project. CPU: Broadcom BCM2712 (4× Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz + VideoCore VII GPU) RAM: 4GB / 8GB LPDDR4X GPU: VideoCore VII (supports OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan 1.2) Storage: MicroSD + PCIe 2.0 (for optional NVMe SSD) Video Output: Dual 4K@60Hz HDMI Wireless: **Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 2× USB 3.0, 2× USB 2.0 Price: ~$60 (4GB), ~$80 (8GB) Pros: Strong community support, official OS…  ( 4 min )

Since my initial post about Terratags in May 2025, the project has evolved significantly. What started as a weekend project to enforce basic tag presence on AWS resources has grown into a tagging validation tool with advanced pattern matching, multi-provider support, and updated reporting capabilities. Some of you reached out and opened issues/enhancement requests around some of the feature set currently available v0.4.0. The latest version of Terratags (v0.4.0) introduces several features that address some of the enhancement requests that came my way: The most significant addition is pattern validation - the ability to validate not just tag presence, but also tag values using regular expressions. This addresses a gap where teams need to enforce specific naming conventions, email formats,…  ( 5 min )

Writing Good Blaze Engineer Tasks (Automate Coding Tasks) Shane ・ Jul 23 #ai #programming #coding #tooling  ( 2 min )

Streamlining Image Integration with Flutter Getting your images into a Flutter app doesn't have to be a chore. With a bit of planning, you can set up a smooth process that saves you time and prevents headaches later on. It all starts with how you organize and declare your image assets. Think about where your images are coming from – are they local files bundled with your app, or are they hosted online and fetched over the network? This choice really shapes how you'll handle them in your code. Having a clear process for getting images into your Flutter project will save you headaches down the road. It's like setting up your workspace before you start building something; everything has its place, and you know where to find it. Here’s a basic workflow to get you started: Organize your images:…  ( 5 min )

I spend most of my day in Slack. Team updates, meeting notes, quick decisions, and follow-ups. It all lives there. Threads move fast, and channels fill up even faster. When I want to use that context with an AI, I end up copying pieces into a prompt, refining them, and explaining what the thread was about. I have done that more times than I can count. It always feels clunky. Slack MCP changes that. It connects directly to your workspace and lets tools work with real conversations in real time using the actual content from your channels and threads. Once connected, you can use the Slack data you already have and respond with the context that matters. In this post, I will show you how to set up Slack MCP and use it to make Claude more helpful with your day-to-day conversations. Think of MCP …  ( 7 min )

GitHub Homepage During my junior year studies, middleware architecture has always been a crucial component of web frameworks. Traditional middleware implementations often suffer from performance overhead and complexity issues, especially when dealing with multiple middleware layers. Recently, I deeply studied a Rust-based web framework whose middleware system design gave me a completely new understanding of elegant and efficient middleware implementation. In my previous projects, I used various traditional middleware solutions. While they provide necessary functionality, they often come with significant performance costs and complexity. // Traditional Express.js middleware implementation const express = require('express'); const app = express(); // Logging middleware app.use((req, res, ne…  ( 9 min )

Title: Making the Big Move to the U.K.: Should I Invest My $30K Savings or Pay Down My Mortgage? Introduction: Congratulations, you've finally paid off your student loans! After years of hard work and dedication, you're now free from the burden of student debt. But as you move to the U.K., you're faced with a new financial decision - should you invest your $30K savings or pay down your mortgage? In this blog post, we'll explore the pros and cons of each option and help you make an informed decision. Paying Down Your Mortgage: Paying down your mortgage is a smart financial decision, as it can help you save money on interest payments in the long run. By reducing the amount of your mortgage, you'll be able to pay off your loan faster and save money on interest payments. Additionally, paying…  ( 4 min )

Excited to share my latest open-source project: the AI Agent Tester! As AI models become more integrated into our applications, how do we ensure their responses are consistent and reliable? Manually testing prompts is slow and doesn't scale. That's why I created this tool. The AI Agent Tester automates the validation process. It reads prompts from a simple CSV file, sends them to an AI (like OpenAI's GPT), and checks the responses for expected keywords. Here’s what makes it effective: Intelligent Validation: It uses "stemming" with NLTK to recognize word variations (e.g., 'fly', 'flying', 'flew'), making validation more robust. Detailed Reports: It generates a JSON report with the status (Success/Fail) for each prompt, along with the AI's full response. Easy to Use: Built with Python and requires minimal setup. It even has automatic proxy support for corporate environments. This project is for any developer or QA engineer working with Large Language Models who wants to add a layer of automated testing to their workflow. It's open-source, and I would love to get your feedback or contributions! Check out the project on GitHub: https://github.com/lfrichter/ai-agent-test  ( 3 min )

GitHub Homepage During my junior year studies, routing systems have always been the core component of web frameworks. Traditional routing implementations often face performance bottlenecks when handling large numbers of routes, especially in complex path matching scenarios. Recently, I deeply studied a Rust-based web framework whose routing system design gave me a completely new understanding of high-performance routing implementation. In my previous projects, I used various traditional routing solutions. While functional, they often have performance issues when dealing with complex routing scenarios. // Traditional Express.js routing implementation const express = require('express'); const app = express(); // Simple route definitions app.get('/', (req, res) => { res.send('Home page'); …  ( 9 min )

How AI is Reshaping Music As We Know It Did you know that an AI-generated song entered the Billboard charts? Yup, not a typo. A line of code is out there, competing with the likes of Drake and Dua Lipa. Wild, right? I remember when I first heard a track created by AI. I thought, “Wait, so a robot did that?” It had mood, chord progressions, even a hook I hummed all day. And as someone deeply obsessed with melody and meaning, that was both thrilling and a little unsettling. I mean, what does this mean for us musicians and music lovers? Let’s be real: AI music production is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a full-on industry disruptor. But here’s the good news: it’s not about replacing creativity. It’s about supercharging it. Whether you’re laying down tracks in your bedroom studio or just cu…  ( 12 min )

I've been working on a small utility that I've recently published to npm, and my goal with it was to target both a Node.js and a browser environment. In order to accomplish this, I picked up a tool that I've been loathe to touch since the last time I used it, roughly a decade ago — Babel. While I wouldn't actually say there's something wrong with Babel, it does (necessarily) involve lots of complexity. It can be an absolute nightmare to configure, depending on your build process(es). For this relatively simple project, within the space of a week and a half, I wrote, then threw away and rewrote my babel build configuration several times until I was satisfied with the end result. When used correctly, a build process that involves transpilation can strike the sweet spot where you're able to u…  ( 4 min )

Daily JavaScript Challenge: Serialize List to Comma-separated String Hey fellow developers! 👋 Welcome to today's JavaScript coding challenge. Let's keep those programming skills sharp! Difficulty: Easy Topic: Array and String Manipulation Write a function that takes an array of strings and numbers, and returns a single string where all the elements are joined by a comma. The resulting string should not have spaces between the elements and commas, and elements should be converted to strings if necessary. https://www.dpcdev.com/ Fork this challenge Write your solution Test it against the provided test cases Share your approach in the comments below! Check out the documentation about this topic here: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Global_Objects/Array/join How did you approach this problem? Did you find any interesting edge cases? What was your biggest learning from this challenge? Let's learn together! Drop your thoughts and questions in the comments below. 👇 This is part of our Daily JavaScript Challenge series. Follow me for daily programming challenges and let's grow together! 🚀 javascript #programming #coding #dailycodingchallenge #webdev  ( 19 min )

This is a submission for Frontend Challenge: Office Edition sponsored by Axero, Holistic Webdev: Office Space The first thing is a comfortable, clean and easy-to-understand design, focused on the most common actions that can be used in the office. It is the idea of home, having everything at hand. https://profound-meerkat-9ca0b4.netlify.app/ https://github.com/edwardsan00/holistic-webdev Using agents to give them an idea, generate a prompt, and use that prompt as input to generate quality code. MIT  ( 3 min )

Hierarchical Reasoning Models (HRM) tackle complex reasoning tasks while being smaller, faster, and more data-efficient than large AI models.  ( 9 min )

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence have developed a groundbreaking tool that allows open-source AI systems to match or surpass the visual understanding capabilities of proprietary models like GPT-4V and Gemini 1.5 Flash, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape between open and closed AI development. The tool, called CoSyn […]  ( 12 min )

The new Qwen3-Thinking-2507, as we'll call it for short, now leads or closely trails top-performing models across several major benchmarks.  ( 8 min )

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